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Understanding Bird Vocalization: A Guide for Educators

Welcome to the BirdSleuth K-12 teaching slides, designed to enhance your students' understanding of bird vocalizations. These slides explore the differences between bird songs and calls, their purposes, and how birds communicate. You are free to edit this file for your classroom use, but please do not distribute it. For additional resources, visit www.birdsleuth.org/webinar-series/birdtalk. For questions or assistance, contact BirdSleuth at birdsleuth@cornell.edu. Connect with us on our social media channels for more updates!

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Understanding Bird Vocalization: A Guide for Educators

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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 1.0 August 20, 2013

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

  3. 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

  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. LS1D

  6. How do birds vocalize? • Humans have a larynx that allows us to vocalize • Birds have a similar structure, called a syrinx LS1A

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