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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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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 1.0 August 20, 2013
Play Mystery Sound! > Tufted Titmouse European Starling Northern Cardinal American Robin Black-capped Chickadee Red-winged Blackbird Ovenbird
Song or call? ♪Hey sweetie, come check out my territory!♪ • A song is a longer and more complex vocalization, often with specific repeated patterns • Usually used to attract mates or defend territory • A call is a shorter, simpler vocalization • Used to sound alarms, tell others about food, keep track of each other I’m here! Where are you? LS1D, LS2D
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.
Bird Talk • Birds use unique songs and calls to communicate different messages. • Different species have different songs and calls in their repertoire. LS1D
How do birds vocalize? • Humans have a larynx that allows us to vocalize • Birds have a similar structure, called a syrinx LS1A