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EPISODE · Jan 11, 2018 · 1 MIN

Andy Radford on the Pied Babbler

from Tweet of the Day · host BBC Radio 4

Professor Andy Radford, a Behavioural Biologist at the University of Bristol describes how the Pied Babbler uses the Watchman's song in its role as a sentry whilst the rest of the flock forage for food on the ground. Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Petrus van Zyl.

Professor Andy Radford, a Behavioural Biologist at the University of Bristol describes how the Pied Babbler uses the Watchman's song in its role as a sentry whilst the rest of the flock forage for food on the ground. Producer: Sarah Blunt Photograph: Petrus van Zyl.

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