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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Rose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus). 
 
The sweet singer with a sneaker-squeak call. 
 
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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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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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