Songs of Western Birds

Donald J. Borror - Songs of Western Birds

LP released in 1971

From the liner notes:

With the assistance of this recording the birdwatcher or nature lover can learn to recognize the versatile songs of such species as the western meadowlark, the curve-billed thrasher, and Bell's vireo, as well as the simpler songs of other species. Prepared by Professor Donald J. Borror of the Departments of Entomology and Zoology of Ohio State University, this record reproduces the songs and calls of 60 different birds that are common in the western United States.
Because the identification of western birds is based largely on where the bird is found, Professor Borror, a widely acclaimed expert in animal sound responses, has arranged the bird songs by geographic area and habitat. The order of the songs is based on their increasing complexity. The listener learns to identify the different species by the general pattern and quality of the songs, the cadence of the songs, how the bird uses its song repertoire, and just where the bird is found. This careful and thorough treatment of the songs allows the listener a knowledge not only of the particular song, but of the general kind of song as well. A fine companion to Borror's previous Dover records (Common Bird Songs and Songs of Eastern Birds), this recording of bird songs offers both beginners and practiced bird lovers a start at becoming acquainted with the songs of all western birds.

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Tracklisting:

SIDE ONE

1. Clark's Nutcracker, Steller's Jay, Oregon Junco, Orange-crowned Warbler, Townsend's Warbler, Western Tanager, Solitary Vireo {6:19}

2. Black-billed Magpie, Western Wood Pewee, Western Flycatcher, MacGillivray's Warbler, Rufous-sided Towhee, Green-tailed Towhee {4:54}

3. Clay-colored Sparrow, Black-throated Gray Warbler, White-crowned Sparrow, Lazuli Bunting, House Finch, Black-headed Grosbeak {4:59}

4. Western Kingbird, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Lark Bunting, Cassin's Sparrow, Baird's Sparrow, Western Meadowlark {5:23}

5. Willet, Black-necked Stilt, American Avocet, Long-billed Curlew, Yellow-headed Blackbird {3:53}

SIDE TWO

1. Pauraque, Chachalaca, Great-tailed Crackle, Blackcrested Titmouse, Golden-cheeked Warbler, Painted Bunting {5:29}

2. Ash-throated Flycatcher, White-winged Dove, Cactus Wren, Rufous-winged Sparrow, Black-throated Sparrow, Curve-billed Thrasher {5:29}

3. Vermilion Flycatcher, Wied's Crested Flycatcher, Black Phoebe, Olive Sparrow, Brown Towhee, Lucy's Warbler, Bell's Vireo {6:06}

4. Mexican Jay, Cassin's Kingbird, Mexican Junco, Scott's Oriole, Rufous-crowned Sparrow {4:06}

5. White-throated Swift, Canon Wren, Rock Wren, Coues' Flycatcher, Olive Warbler, Grace's Warbler {4:16}

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