When learning bird language, it’s helpful to know who the natural predators in your bioregion are.
Who are the songbirds concerned about right now, in this season? Each predator poses a different level of threat, and brings a unique hunting strategy into the mix. Each predator therefore has a unique “alarm signature” response.
What avian predators are active in your area? This great video by Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology looks at the Screech owl, and even has a nice section with chickadee alarms that help the researcher to locate the owl by day in its roost.
