You know how everyone is always talking about the cool rare birds they've seen? Time to shut up the haters with these amazing facts about common birds.

We believe that all birds should be appreciated every day...so why not learn more about the birds we see every day? This episode covers lesser-known facts about common songbirds found in both urban and rural environments.

Also, learn how zebra finches are learning songs via light-pulse transmissions (?!) and the unique dual-breeding patterns of a western North American flycatcher. It's all here in "Birds in the News!"

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BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

• Bald Eagle
• Peregrine Falcon
• Turkey Vultures
• Zebra Finch
• Phainopepla Flycatcher
• Northern Cardinal
• Stellar's Sea-Eagle
• Shoebill 
• American Robin
• Red-Winged Blackbird
• Common Grackle
• House Finch
• European Starling
• House Sparrow

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