The Science of Birds
The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource for any birder or naturalist who wants to learn more about ornithology. Impress your birding friends at cocktail parties with all of your new bird knowledge! Hosted by Ivan Phillipsen, a professional birding guide and passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology.
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Episodes (156)
From the Field: How My Life Became All About Birds
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Mergansers
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Bird Habitat: Rocky Shores and Sandy Beaches
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New World and African Parrots
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The Common Kingfisher
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The Evolution of Feathers
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100th Episode Celebration!
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Cormorants and Shags
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Bird Brains
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Bluebirds
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Answers to Your Questions About Birds - AMA - Vol 4
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Spoonbills
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The Avian Digestive System
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House Sparrow
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Bird Habitat: Deserts
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Chickadees, Tits, and Titmice
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Flowers and Feathers: The Importance of Birds as Pollinators
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Fascinating Things We Learned About Birds Last Year
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Owls
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Avian Rebrand: New Names for Many North American Birds
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Bird Beaks: The Right Tool for the Job
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Meadowlarks
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Saving Bird Species From the Brink of Extinction
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Quails of the New World
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Tracking Methods: How We Know Where Birds Go
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Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
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Earthbound: How Birds Become Flightless
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Red-tailed Hawk
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Parental Care: How Birds Raise Their Young
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Seabirds
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Answers to Your Questions About Birds - Vol 3
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Shrikes
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Where Does Bird's Nest Soup Come From?
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Cranes
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Hurricanes and Heatwaves: How Does Extreme Weather Affect Birds?
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What's the Deal With Birds?
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Great Blue Heron
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Bird Bones: The Avian Skeleton
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Hornbills
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Awesome Things We Learned About Birds in 2022
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15 Simple (and Several Complicated) Ways You Can Help Birds
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Waxwings
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Bird Habitat: Temperate Grasslands and Prairies
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The Common Raven
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Biogeographic Realms and Their Unique Birds
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Ostriches
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Feeding Wild Birds: Pros and Cons
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Ask Me Anything About Birds - Aug 2022
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Wrens (Family: Troglodytidae)
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Flocking Behavior in Birds
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