What does it mean to hear birds chirping in the middle of the night? Analyzing folklore and scientific perspectives
Recently, discussions on "hearing birds chirping in the middle of the night" have become increasingly popular on social media, with many netizens sharing related experiences and speculating on its meaning. This article combines the hot topic data of the entire Internet in the past 10 days, analyzes it from the two dimensions of folklore and scientific explanation, and attaches a correlation table of recent hot events.
1. Bird chirping omens in folk culture

In different cultures, nighttime birdsong is often given special meanings:
2. Birdsong at night from a scientific perspective
Biological experts pointed out that the nighttime chirping of birds may be related to the following factors:
| Reason | typical birds | Occurrence scene |
|---|---|---|
| Light pollution interferes with biological clock | sparrow, thrush | Areas with strong city lights |
| Courtship behavior during breeding season | nightingale, owl | spring or summer evening |
| Environmental Threat Alert | crow, magpie | Natural enemies appear or nests are disturbed |
3. Hot events related to the entire network (last 10 days)
The following is data on popular topics related to "Birds calling at night":
| platform | Topics/Keywords | amount of discussion | Related phenomena |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Is the chirping of birds in the middle of the night a bad omen? | 123,000 | Residents of a certain place collectively reported the unknown birdsong at night. | |
| Douyin | "Record of Birds Calling at 3am" | 85,000 likes | The person who shot the video said he encountered a subsequent power outage. |
| Zhihu | Abnormal bird behavior linked to earthquakes | 4700+ answers | Bird observation report before Japan earthquake sparks heated debate |
4. Expert advice and rational approach
1.The significance of environmental monitoring:The Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reminds that the continuous abnormal night calls of birds may be a signal of changes in the ecological environment. It is recommended to record the time and frequency and provide feedback to the forestry department.
2.Psychological effects:Psychological counselors point out that over-interpretation of bird calls may lead to anxiety, and judgment should be made based on the specific situation.
3.Logging tools:Use a bird identification app (such as "Understand Birds") to quickly identify the source of the call and reduce the fear of the unknown.
Conclusion
Whether it is an omen in folklore or a natural phenomenon explained by science, the essence of nighttime bird calls is still the result of the interaction between birds and their environment. In the era of information explosion, we need to view such phenomena rationally and avoid being misled by false rumors.
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