[NatureNS] Imitations

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on 3/23/07 8:29 PM, James Hirtle at jrhbirder@hotmail.com wrote:

> Hi Lois:
> 
> The best information I have come across in regards to starling immitation is
> in Mozart's Starling.  The following link provides information from studies
> into this aspect and answers your questions about the time involved in
> learning different sound immitations.
> http://www.starlingtalk.com/mozart1.htm
> Also, a google of Mozart's Starling will provide other articles and info.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> James
> .....Great Website, James...I enjoyed it very much...THANKS...Barb
> 
>> From: Lois Codling <loiscodling@hfx.eastlink.ca>
>> Reply-To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
>> To: Nature NS <naturens@chebucto.ns.ca>
>> Subject: [NatureNS] Imitations
>> Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:41:50 -0300
>> 
>> Speaking of Killdeer, James, I heard one about 3 wks. ago, but realized
>> after awhile that the sound was coming from a Starling.  Today I heard a
>> Comm. Yellowthroat while soaking up some of that lovely sunshine & warmth,
>> but the source was the same.  So I'm wondering about Starling memories.
>> How long can they remember a sound in order to duplicate it?  Have they
>> recently heard a Killdeer and a Comm. Yellowthroat?  We've had Starlings
>> around all winter, and I assume this was one of our year-round residents.
>> Has it really remembered these bird calls over the winter?
>> 
>> Lois Codling
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