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Educators… These teaching slides were created by the BirdSleuth K-12 team. We welcome you to share these slides with your students! You may edit this file, but please do not distribute this file (neither original or edited versions).

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  1. Educators… • These teaching slides were created by the BirdSleuth K-12 team. We welcome you to share these slides with your students! You may edit this file, but please do not distribute this file (neither original or edited versions). • Other resources pertaining to this content can be found at: www.birdsleuth.org/webinar-series/birdtalk. • Need help or have questions? Please contact BirdSleuth at birdsleuth@cornell.edu or consult the BirdSleuth website at www.birdsleuth.org. Join BirdSleuth on our social networks at: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BirdSleuth/40097433976 • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BirdSleuth • Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/birdsleuth/boards/ • Version 2.0 July 17, 2014

  2. Play Mystery Sound! > Tufted Titmouse European Starling Black-capped Chickadee Northern Cardinal American Robin Red-winged Blackbird Ovenbird

  3. ♪Hey sweetie, come check out my awesome territory and my nice colors’♪ Song or call? A song is typically longer and more complex, often with specific repeated patterns Usually used to attract mates or defend territory A call is usually shorterand simpler Used to sound alarms, tell others about food, keep track of each other I’m here! Where are you?

  4. Why do birds vocalize? • For many birds, vocalizations are the main mode of communication. • Some bird use non-vocal communication (for example, a woodpecker drumming.

  5. Bird Talk • Birds use unique songs and calls to communicate different messages. • Different species have different songs and calls in their repertoire.

  6. How do birds vocalize? • Humans have a larynx that allows us to vocalize • Birds have a similar structure, called a syrinx

  7. Non-Vocal Sounds Some birds use non-vocal sounds to convey messages Woodpeckers tap on tree trunks to attract a mate or defend territory

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