Good to Know - Bird Words

Good to Know - Bird Words

Constant Wonder • Season 2022, Episode 801, Segment 4

Dec 28, 2020 • 5m

Take a minute to think about just how many bird-related words and phrases you know. "Hoodwinked," "wrapped around your finger," and "fed up," all come from falconry.

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