Category Archives: Dutchess County Birds

Spotted Sandpiper, blog post I

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Fig. 1: Developmental stages of the Spotted Sandpiper Fig. 2: Range map of Spotted Sandpiper Fig. 3: Nest and eggs of Spotted Sandpiper Fig. 4: Respiratory system of the Spotted Sandpiper Fig. 5: “The teeter” of a Spotted Sandpiper Fig. … Continue reading

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Singing Behavior of the American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)

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We’ve all heard the sound of a single crow’s caw loud in the morning air, but did you ever question how the American Crow, or Corvus brachyrhynchos, produces the vocalizations it does? How does the American Crow get its caw, … Continue reading

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Welcome to the Sensory Ecology Blog at Vassar College!  Here you will find posts about current research in sensory ecology (including physiology, behavior, and evolution) that has caught our eye.  These posts are contributed by guest writers from the Sensory … Continue reading

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