Voice of the Wild
Wildlife is all around us. Join Voice of the Wild every Friday to explore a new wild song. From time to time, we’ll also do a deep dive into wildlife science, news, and natural history. Subscribe for email updates at go.illinois.edu/SubscribeVoiceofWild.

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Yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus). 
 
The mysterious bird with a polka-dot tail and a woodblock call. 
 
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Episode 106: Baltimore Oriole – Voice of the Wild

Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula). 
 
A boisterous blackbird with a sweet whistle. 
 
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Episode 105: Wilson’s Warbler – Voice of the Wild

Wilson's warbler (Cardellina pusilla). 
 
The warbler with a handsome black cap. 
 
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Episode 104: American Redstart – Voice of the Wild

American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla). 

A common warbler with a frequently-fanned colorful tail. 
 
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Episode 103: Black-Throated Blue Warbler – Voice of the Wild

Black-throated blue warbler (Setophaga caerulescens). 

The understory warbler with a melancholy song. 
 
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Episode 102: Scarlet Tanager – Voice of the Wild

Scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea) 

“chick-burr”
 
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Episode 101: Nashville Warbler – Voice of the Wild

Nashville Warbler (Leiothlypis ruficapilla). 

The small, gray-headed warbler with a bright eyering and white between the legs.

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Episode 100: Pine Warbler – Voice of the Wild

Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus). 

The early warbler with a rich trill. 

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Episode 99: Northern Waterthrush – Voice of the Wild

Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis). 

The waterthrush with a wash of yellow. 

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Episode 98: Northern Leopard Frog – Voice of the Wild

Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens).  

The frog covered in rows of dark-colored spots.  

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Episode 97: Western Chorus Frog – Voice of the Wild

Western chorus frog (Pseudacris triseriata).  

One of three chorus frogs found in Illinois.  

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