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Warning systems

Whistle upward.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

2 species

Crested Pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Crested Pigeon

Species principle: Alarm

Whistle upward.

One sudden sound can move the whole group before danger lands.

Crested Pigeons have modified wing feathers that produce loud whistling sounds during takeoff. These sounds can alert nearby birds to possible danger.

Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Prairie Dog

Species principle: Town Vigilance

Whistle the town.

A neighborhood becomes strong when every warning has a place to travel.

Prairie Dogs live in large burrow colonies and use complex alarm calls and social behavior to warn others about predators.

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