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Bird of the Week

Bird Myths Debunked

19 Aug 2024

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I'm sure we've all heard some fun facts about birds, a duck's quack won't echo, an Ostrich sticks its head in the sand when threatened. But is there any truth to these statements, or are they straight up lies?Well on this episode we dive into 5 famous bird myths, break them do and see if there is any truth to the rumours.To support Bird of the Week and gain access to our second podcast, What's up with that's Bird's Name? click on through to Patreon: www.patreon.com/birdoftheweekWant birds in your inbox? Drop me a line at [email protected] and I'll hook you up with a free weekly bird.NotesQuack's quack won't echo: https://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2004/05/06/1102602.htmOstrich with its head in the sand: https://www.clevelandzoosociety.org/z/2020/03/11/truth-or-tail-do-ostriches-really-bury-their-head-in-the-sand-when-scared-or-frightenedEgyptian Plover cleans crocodile teeth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_ploverTrochilus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trochilus_(crocodile_bird)Don't touch baby birds: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=wildlifenews.view_article&articles_id=426#:~:text=Q%3A%20If%20a%20person%20touches,prevent%20people%20from%20disturbing%20wildlife.Birds can't smell: https://www.audubon.org/magazine/january-february-2014/birds-can-smell-and-one-scientist

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