This is bird note.

I'm Ariana Rimmel, and this week we're giving you a glimpse behind the scenes.

Every bird note episode starts with a solid grounding in research. When we play a bird sound for you, first we make sure you're hearing the right species.

So we know our Western meadow larks.

From our eastern meadow larks.

But that's just the start. Are we talking about the bird's song performed for a mate?

Or the alarm call they make when someone gets too close.

Hold on.

Birds from one area might have a slightly different song from birds in another spot.

So do we need a recording from Kansas?

Or Florida.

Here's the point. Our producers care about these details because they matter,

because birds matter, because birds matter.

Understanding birds in depth can reveal how to better conserve them,

recognize their habitat needs,

and ensure that they're here for future generations.

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