155: Noisy Miners: Why Is This Australian Bird So Aggressive?

Why does one of Australia's most familiar birds have a reputation for being such a bully? In this episode of Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we're exploring the Noisy Miner—a highly social, intelligent, territorial Australian bird that can completely change the bird community around it. John recently encountered Noisy Miners while birding in Australia, giving us the perfect opportunity to explore the fascinating—and sometimes controversial—behavior of this species. Field Museum ornithologis...