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They’re generally known 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, take a look at our earlier Birdword objects written by Dwelling Chook workers writers.
Brood Parasite
Brood parasite: n. A fowl 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 potential to let some components of the physique get chilly whereas sustaining core physique temperature. Right here’s extra about how seabirds hold from getting chilly toes.
In regards to the Creator
Rosemary Mosco is an creator, illustrator, and speaker whose work connects folks with the pure world.
She’s written and drawn for the New York Occasions, Audubon, the PBS present Elinor Wonders Why, the Outdated Farmer’s Almanac for Youngsters, Ranger Rick, and extra. She creates acclaimed science books for youths and adults and makes the character comedian Chook and Moon, which gained the Nationwide Cartoonists Society’s award for Finest On-line Quick Type Comedian and was the topic of an award-winning museum exhibit. Her local weather change comics have been exhibited at AAAS headquarters and the Peabody Essex Museum. She provides partaking talks and workshops to teams of all ages.