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2. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Lesson activity based on the ASU Ask-a-Biologist virtual aviary Science Takes Wing - Lesson II - BIRD SOUNDS

3. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Birds “sing” to attract mates and announce their territories. Birds “call” in alarm, or to announce food. Each Bird species has its own song and call. Did you know?

4. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Most birdwatchers find birds by hearing them first. You can learn to identify birds by sound, too!

5. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Here are 10 common birds found in Arizona’s riparian areas.

6. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Learning Bird Sounds Listen to each bird’s sound and make notes about what you hear. Is the sound sweet, raspy, fast, slow? Use your notes to answer quiz questions.

7. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Example: Bell’s Vireo Write on your paper something like: “Fast and Squeaky”

8. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Example Quiz: Which Bird Do you Hear? A.Yellow-beak Bluebird B.Bell’s VireoC. Roadrunner

9. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 We will learn all 10 birds and their songs then have the quiz.

10. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Canyon Wren

11. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Brown-Crested Flycatcher

12. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Ladder-Backed Woodpecker

13. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Lucy’s Warbler

14. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Abert’s Towhee

15. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Song Sparrow

16. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Bewick’s Wren

17. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Yellow Warbler

18. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Summer Tanager

19. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Ready for the Quiz? Listen to the bird song and select the correct answer from the choices given. Use your notes to help!

20. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 A.Abert’s Towhee B. Yellow WarblerC. Bewick’s Wren Bird Song 1 Which bird do you hear?

21. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 A.Lucy’s WarblerB. Summer Tanager C.Song Sparrow Bird Song 2 Which bird do you hear?

22. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 A. Summer Tanager B. Canyon Wren C. Brown-Crested Flycatcher Bird Song 3 Which bird do you hear?

23. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 B.Ladder- Backed Woodpecker C.Bell’s Vireo Bird Song 4 Which bird do you hear? A.Lucy’s Warbler

24. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 A. Canyon WrenB. Yellow Warbler C.Song Sparrow Bird Song 5 Which bird do you hear?

25. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 B.Song Sparrow A. Summer Tanager C.Bell’s Vireo Bird Song 6 Which bird do you hear?

26. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 C.Bewick’s WrenA.Ladder-Backed Woodpecker B.Abert’s Towhee Bird Song 7 Which bird do you hear?

27. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 A.Abert’s Towhee B.Ladder-Backed Woodpecker C.Bell’s Vireo Bird Song 8 Which bird do you hear?

28. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 B.Bewick’s WrenA.Lucy’s Warbler Bird Song 9 Which bird do you hear? C.Bell’s Vireo

29. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 A. Summer Tanager C. Canyon Wren Bird Song 10 Which bird do you hear? B.Ladder-Backed Woodpecker

30. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Correct Your Quiz 1.B. Yellow Warbler 2.C. Song Sparrow 3.C. Brown-Crested Flycatcher 4.B. Ladder-Backed Woodpecker 5.A. Song Sparrow 6.C. Bell’s Vireo 7.C. Bewick’s Wren 8.A. Abert’s Towhee 9.A. Lucy’s Warbler 10.A. Summer Tanager How did you do?

31. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Try Listening Outside Explore bird sounds outdoors by sitting quietly and listening for 10 minutes. How many different bird songs or calls do you hear? Try this activity at different times of day. When do you hear the most? Why?

32. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Learn More For more classroom activities please contact: Cathy Wise (602) 468-6470, cwise@audubon.org Want to hear more bird songs? Visit the virtual aviary at the Ask-a-Biologist web site to listen and learn more about birds in the southwest.. http://askabiologist.asu.edu/birdsongs/

33. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 Bird Photograph Credits: Ladder-Backed Woodpecker, Canyon Wren, Yellow Warbler, Lucy’s Warbler: Robert Shantz Bewick’s Wren: Scott Streit Brown-Crested Flycatcher, Bell’s Vireo, Summer Tanager: Herbert Clarke Abert’s Towhee, Song Sparrow: Richard Ditch Acknowledgements The Ask-a-Biologist program is supported by the ASU School of Life Sciences. All the bird recordings and photographs for this activity used with permission of Ask-a-Biologist and Birding PDA. Sharing this activity is encouraged. Please be sure to submit the permission request form so that we can track the use of materials and keep this program running. http://askabiologist.asu.edu/pages/permissions.php Bird Cartoons by: Sabine Deviche

34. http://az.audubon.orghttp://az.audubon.org Version 1.0 AZ Science Standards Alignment, Grades 5-8 Strand 1: Inquiry Process, Concept 1-3 * Strand 4: Life Science, Concept 4* * Performance objectives vary by grade Science Takes Wing - Lesson II - BIRD SOUNDS

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