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!"Got something you want us to talk about? Want to give us some feedback? Send us an email at hellobirdshit@gmail.com!DON'T FORGET to buy your exclusive Bird Sh*t Podcast t-shirt....available for a limited time only!BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)Bald EaglePeregrine FalconTurkey VulturesZebra FinchPhainopepla FlycatcherNorthern CardinalStellar's Sea-EagleShoebill American RobinRed-Winged BlackbirdCommon GrackleHouse FinchEuropean StarlingHouse SparrowSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast)