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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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. 

Voice of the Wild is a podcast about wildlife and the wild sounds they make. 
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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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Episode 96: Eastern Whip-Poor-Will – Voice of the Wild

Eastern whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus). 

The sound of a summer night in the Northeast. 

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Episode 95: Wood Frog – Voice of the Wild

Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus). 

North America’s northernmost amphibian. 

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Episode 94: Brown-Headed Cowbird – Voice of the Wild

Brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater). 

North America’s best-known brood parasite.  

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Episode 93: White-Breasted Nuthatch – Voice of the Wild

White-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis). 

The nuthatch at your backyard feeder.  

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Episode 92: Great Blue Heron – Voice of the Wild

Great blue heron (Ardea herodias). 

The big heron with an awkward squawk.  

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Episode 91: Cooper’s Hawk – Voice of the Wild

Cooper's hawk (Astur cooperii). 

An agile hawk of woodlands and backyards. 

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