66: White-throated Sparrow

11/18/24 • 45 min

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Join John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Marquart as we discuss the White-throated sparrow. We talk about sparrows in general, and how to differentiate them based on behavior and not just their appearance. We also talk about how they have been shrinking in size over the last 50 years, and how the specimen collection at the Field Museum have helped determine that. We also talk about their different head-types, and mating preferences between the two head types.

We also answer a mailbag question from a listener in the U.K. on vultures.
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65: Wrentits with Kevin Burns

This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we’re discussing the fascinating wrentit with expert Kevin Burns! Known for its distinctive call featured in countless movies and TV shows, the wrentit is a secretive bird found primarily in California and Oregon. Despite being one of the most sedentary birds in North America, its closest relatives are found in Asia. Join bird experts John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Marquart as they dive into the unique behavior and intriguing history of the wrentit. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of North America's most elusive birds!
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67: Wild Turkey Revisited - with Jacob Drucker

We revisit an old episode on the Wild Turkey this week. These birds are a major conservation success story. We also talk about John seeing a turkey in the Democratic Republic of Congo, how turkeys got their name, and learn all about their magnificent feathers. Join John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Marquart for Birds of a Feather Talk Together.
This week we are also joined by Jacob Drucker. Jacob Drucker is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Chicago and the Field Museum studying how birds interact with tropical climates over ecological and evolutionary time. We also did a couple episodes on Hawaiian Honeycreepers with Jacob, please go back and check those out if you haven't heard them yet.
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