🐦🌏😲 Birds across the globe speak the SAME “whining” warning cry when parasites invade their nests! Scientists say it may reveal how human language began. Could this be evolution’s missing link between instinct and speech? Experts call it “Darwin’s dream come true.” #BirdLanguage https://cosmosmagazine.com/nature/birds/bird-calls-origins-language/
Bird calls may speak to origins of human language

Birds on opposite sides of the planet produce almost identical ‘whining’ calls when beset by parasitic birds.

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"However, the geladas don’t seem to get anything from the relationship, since the wolves are unlikely to deter other predators such as leopards or feral dogs, he says. Without a reciprocal benefit, Sillero doubts ...".

This looks so much like what ? Jane Goodall described ? as fashion ? to discount complex possibilities?

Seeing no reason that the monkeys wouldn't benefit from the wolves discovering snakes, smelling and hearing predators, and then acting different.
#BirdLanguage

@mathewi In my neighborhood the crows often call convocations at least once a week. Are they making a four year plan? For example, after November 5 there were at least 2 gatherings before Friday. They are likely planning to invest in MCDonald’s considering the new Administration’s taste in food. #crows #birds #birdlanguage
How the heck can BIRDLANGUAGE be useful for a permaculture designer?

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Thank you very much for posting this.

Looking like Australian politicians need to develop dadirri (deep listening) what with how aged care, Robodebt, abusive culture in Parliament, and lots more keep coming into the sunshine after years of being ignored by politicians.
And dadirri could be a great match with The Voice To Parliament.

#BirdLanguage and dadirri: parallels?

@[email protected]
#AcceptanceAndCommitmentTherapy
#ACTTherapy
#DadirriDeepListening
#DeepListening
#TheVoiceToParliament

Thank you very much for posting this.

Looking like Australian politicians need to develop dadirri (deep listening) what with how aged care, Robodebt, abusive culture in Parliament, and lots more keep coming into the sunshine after years of being ignored by politicians.
And dadirri could be a great match with The Voice To Parliament.

#BirdLanguage and dadirri: parallels?

"How do we escape colonial culture and create a healthy life for ourselves? In harmony with our ecosystem?" : Start by listening to the birds. I know it may sounds far fetched, ..... let me take you on a journey..... https://youtube.com/watch?v=2ffTNnm8ML0&t=588s #birdlanguage #decolonise #regenerativeculture
A conversation between Otter and Roadrunner about reconnecting with birds and decolonisation

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How can listening to #birdlanguage help to decolonise your mind? A conversation with Otter and Roadrunner..... https://youtu.be/2ffTNnm8ML0
A conversation between Otter and Roadrunner about reconnecting with birds and decolonisation

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