BirdNote
BirdNote strives to transport listeners out of the daily grind and into the natural world with outstanding audio programming and online content. The stories we tell are rich in sound, imagery, and information—connecting the ways and needs of birds to the lives of listeners.
Articles by BirdNote
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Do You Know What a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Sounds Like?
March 18, 2019 — A surprisingly good mimic, this teensy bird has a squeaky song that samples several other species.
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Pigeon Milk Is a Nutritious Treat for Chicks
March 11, 2019 — It's also not bad with cereal. (Kidding, kidding.)
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The Little Blue Heron's Color Swap
March 4, 2019 — When young, the birds are white, but by the time they reach adulthood, they become dark blue. Why?
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What Are Wattles For?
February 25, 2019 — That flap of bumpy red skin hanging off a male turkey's face is both functional and fashionable.
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Some Birds Enter A Hibernation-Like State Called Torpor to Survive Winter's Chill
February 15, 2019 — To save heat and energy, Common Poorwills can dial down their heart rate, breathing, and body temperature for weeks at a time.
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What Is an Owl Pellet?
February 11, 2019 — Unable to digest the teeth, bones, and feathers of prey, owls regurgitate the remains in a single nugget.
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Crow Pairs Strengthen Their Bond Through Preening
February 4, 2019 — A rarely seen (and heard) behavior shows us one way crows show affection.
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How the Yellow-rumped Warbler Survives Northern Winters
January 28, 2019 — While most wood warblers head south to warmer climes, 'butterbutts' hunker down for the long, cold haul.
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A Brief History of Cars Named for Birds
January 22, 2019 — Going back to the 1920s, automakers learned one way to successfully market a car: Name it after a bird.
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