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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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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Episode 90: Rusty Blackbird – Voice of the Wild

Rusty blackbird (Euphagus carolinus). 

The blackbird with bronze winter feathers. 

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Episode 89: Coyote – Voice of the Wild

Coyote (Canis latrans). 

The song dog. 

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Episode 88: Short-Eared Owl – Voice of the Wild

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus). 

The prairie owl. 

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Episode 87: Northern Harrier – Voice of the Wild

Northern harrier (Circus hudsonius). 

The owl-faced hawk. 

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Episode 86: Long-Eared Owl – Voice of the Wild

Long-eared owl (Asio otus). 

The crow-sized owl that sometimes roosts communally. 

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Episode 85: American Crow – Voice of the Wild

American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos). 

The clever Corvid. 

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Episode 84: Tufted Titmouse – Voice of the Wild

Tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor). 

The plain little backyard bird with high, sweet songs. 

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