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Identifying Birds by Song I: Song Basics

  • Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center 3188 Sunset Peak Road Boise, ID 83702 (map)

Western Tanager by Jeff Black

Bird species have unique song types that allow you to identify them almost immediately once you learn how. Some species’ songs are innate, and some are learned. Learned songs tend to be more complex. We’ll look at the basics of bird song, and how to use these building blocks to identify species and describe songs to others. We’ll also be listening to songs and looking at tools that can help you visualize and learn them.

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Identifying Birds by Song II: Distinguishing Similar Species