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Expert: - 7/17/2006


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Hi there-

I work for the Adam Carolla Radio Show and we're looking to have a bird expert call in to the show.  Adam is interested in finding out whether or not crows can be trained to attack.  The segment would be about 10 to 15 minutes long.

Our show airs in 11 markets West of the Mississippi from 6 to 10 am.  Are you available on Wed this week?  Thanks.

Best,
Lindsey Case
Assistant to Adam Carolla
(310) 486-4866

Answer
Well, yes I can do an interview. I'm in Wy right now and will be available wednesday. Offhand, I don't know much about training crows to attack as my expertise is that of wild birds. I'm not actually sure what "attack" means. They certainly are smart and can be trained but I'd have to do some homework on the subject. Roger Lederer at Ornithology.com

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Any and all about WILD birds - the science of ornithology. Information about birdwatching, ecology, conservation, migration, behavior, banding, rehabilitation, feeding, songs, binoculars, identification, and careers in ornithology. No questions about pet or caged birds, please.

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Have a PhD and over forty years as a professional ornithologist - research, teaching, author, speaker, webmaster of Ornithology.com . Have written thirty scientific papers, three bird field guides, a textbook in ecology and two recent books entitled "Amazing Birds" and "Birds of New England". Have traveled to over 90 countries watching birds.

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PhD in Zoology/Ornithology; Emeritus Professor of Biological Sciences; former Dean of the College of Natural Sciences at California State University, Chico

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