Identifying and Interpreting Bird Calls and Behaviors
Bird calls and behaviors often communicate a wide range of valuable information in the outdoors. People can learn to interpret many of these vocalizations and displays. From territorial singing to companion calls, juvenile begging and alarm calls, the variety of different sounds reflect fascinating information about the wildlife activity in the forest. Specific types and sequences of alarm calls often indicate where and what type of animal is hidden on the landscape. Hunter-gatherers all over the world understood how to interpret this "langauge of the birds" to help them avoid dangerous predators and find food. In this section of the online library you will discover a variety of articles relating to birds and how to identify and interpret their calls and behaviors. You can peruse the articles below, and if you'd like to receive free articles once a month to your email address, you can sign up to the
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Information and Articles on Birds and Bird Behaviors: Using Bird Sounds to Locate Animals Bird sounds and behaviors can be used to help locate hidden animals on the landscape. Whether it is a bobcat camouflaged into a thicket, an owl sleeping high in a dense tree... (read more) Identifying Backyard Birds Identifying backyard birds is a great start towards becoming a proficient birder in any habitat. Its easy to put up a bird feeder and start observing the species that stop by to eat. (read more) More bird articles will be uploaded soon. Begin learning to identify bird calls with this excellent audio guide.
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