What does it mean to hear birds chirping in the middle of the night?

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:

• Chinese traditional folk customs:The night crow of an owl is regarded as an "ominous omen" and may be related to the legend of "announcement of mourning"; while the night call of a magpie symbolizes the approaching of happy events.
• Western culture:The nightingale's call is mostly associated with love and romance, but the crow's crow at night may indicate bad luck.
• Hot discussions on the modern Internet:Some netizens believe that the chirping of birds in the middle of the night is a precursor to "supernatural events", and related topics have been read more than 5 million times under the #urban ghost talk #tag on Douyin and Xiaohongshu.

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:

3. Hot events related to the entire network (last 10 days)

The following is data on popular topics related to "Birds calling at night":

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.