Wild-born birds recruited to teach critically endangered regent honeyeaters their lost songs

Researchers are working to restore the original song of the critically endangered regent honeyeater in southeastern Australia. The regent honeyeater population has dwindled, leading to a loss of their traditional song. Scientists are recruiting wild-born birds to teach captive-bred birds the correct song before they are released into the wild. The goal is to improve the breeding prospects of these released birds by ensuring they can communicate effectively and attract mates. The hope is that restoring the song will help revitalize the species' population.