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They’re generally referred to as technical phrases, eight-dollar-words, jargon, or simply plain gobbledygook. However hidden inside these multisyllabic ornithological utterances are keys to fascinating behaviors, time machines to take you again to historic Greek and Latin, and sly insights to the minds of scientists at work.
On this recurring characteristic by illustrator Rosemary Mosco we break down a number of of the “birdwords” we get pleasure from probably the most.
For extra, try our earlier Birdword objects written by Residing Fowl workers writers.
Brood Parasite
Brood parasite: n. A hen that lays eggs within the nests of the identical or a special species leaving the ensuing younger to be raised fully by the host(s).
Regional Heterothermy
Regional Heterothermy: n. The aptitude to let some components of the physique get chilly whereas sustaining core physique temperature. Right here’s extra about how seabirds preserve from getting chilly ft.
In regards to the Creator
Rosemary Mosco is an writer, illustrator, and speaker whose work connects individuals with the pure world.
She’s written and drawn for the New York Instances, Audubon, the PBS present Elinor Wonders Why, the Outdated Farmer’s Almanac for Children, Ranger Rick, and extra. She creates acclaimed science books for youths and adults and makes the character comedian Fowl and Moon, which received the Nationwide Cartoonists Society’s award for Greatest On-line Brief Type Comedian and was the topic of an award-winning museum exhibit. Her local weather change comics had been exhibited at AAAS headquarters and the Peabody Essex Museum. She provides participating talks and workshops to teams of all ages.
