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BirdSleuth K-12 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.
www.birdsleuth.org/webinar-series/birdtalk Need help or have
questions? Please contact BirdSleuth at [email protected] or
consult the BirdSleuth website at www.birdsleuth.org. Join
BirdSleuth on our social networks at: [email protected]
www.birdsleuth.org Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/BirdSleuth/40097433976
https://www.facebook.com/pages/BirdSleuth/40097433976 Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BirdSleuthhttps://twitter.com/BirdSleuth
Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/birdsleuth/boards/http://pinterest.com/birdsleuth/boards/
Version 2.0 July 17, 2014
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BirdSleuth K-12 Red-winged Blackbird Tufted Titmouse Northern
Cardinal Ovenbird American Robin European Starling Black- capped
Chickadee Play Mystery Sound! >
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BirdSleuth K-12 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 shorter and
simpler Used to sound alarms, tell others about food, keep track of
each other Hey sweetie, come check out my awesome territory and my
nice colors Im here! Where are you?
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BirdSleuth K-12 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.
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BirdSleuth K-12 Bird Talk Birds use unique songs and calls to
communicate different messages. Different species have different
songs and calls in their repertoire.
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BirdSleuth K-12 How do birds vocalize? Humans have a larynx
that allows us to vocalize Birds have a similar structure, called a
syrinx
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BirdSleuth K-12 Non-Vocal Sounds Some birds use non-vocal
sounds to convey messages Woodpeckers tap on tree trunks to attract
a mate or defend territory