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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Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus). 

The early warbler with a rich trill. 
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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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Episode 83: Wild Turkey – Voice of the Wild

Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). 

America’s favorite gamebird. 

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Episode 82: Purple Finch – Voice of the Wild

Purple finch (Haemorhous purpureus). 

The rose-red finch with a clear and open song. 

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Episode 81: Northern Flicker – Voice of the Wild

Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus). 

The woodpecker with handsome plumage and a taste for ants. 

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Episode 80: Fox Sparrow – Voice of the Wild

Fox sparrow (Passerella iliaca). 

A rusty winter sparrow with a hearty “smack” call. 

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