The Science of Birds
By Ivan Phillipsen
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Andrea
Dec 9, 2024
Great! Thank you!
May 14, 2023
Jerry
Apr 4, 2021
I love this podcast! Every episode is fun and interesting. It never drags. Just the right amount of humor to keep things light without being annoying. Sometimes when I'm listening, I think "I wish he'd explain X, and then he does!
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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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Random Bird Thursday: An Orange and Black Species With Females That Like to Sing
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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From the Field: Japan
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Random Bird Thursday: A Mostly Motionless Bird with Walrus Tusks
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Ask Me Anything About Birds - Summer 2025
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Random Bird Thursday: A Naughty Yet Agreeable Seabird
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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From the Field: Mongolia
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Three of the World's Weirdest Bird Species
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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How to Identify Birds in the Field
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May 31, 2025 |
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Nightjars, Nighthawks, and Other Goatsuckers
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May 12, 2025 |
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How to Find Birds
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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The Osprey
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Traditional Field Guides vs. Mobile Apps: A Birder's Dilemma
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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From the Field: Patagonia
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Crossbills
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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Cooperative Breeding in Birds
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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From the Field: Birding Nepal and Bhutan
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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From the Field: Birding in China
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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From the Field: Birds and Birding in Vietnam and Cambodia
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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From the Field: How My Life Became All About Birds
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Mergansers
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Bird Habitat: Rocky Shores and Sandy Beaches
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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New World and African Parrots
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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The Common Kingfisher
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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The Evolution of Feathers
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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100th Episode Celebration!
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Cormorants and Shags
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Bird Brains
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Bluebirds
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Answers to Your Questions About Birds - AMA - Vol 4
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May 15, 2024 |
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Spoonbills
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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The Avian Digestive System
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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House Sparrow
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Bird Habitat: Deserts
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Chickadees, Tits, and Titmice
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Flowers and Feathers: The Importance of Birds as Pollinators
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Fascinating Things We Learned About Birds Last Year
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Jan 06, 2024 |
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Owls
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Dec 16, 2023 |
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Avian Rebrand: New Names for Many North American Birds
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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Bird Beaks: The Right Tool for the Job
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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Meadowlarks
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Saving Bird Species From the Brink of Extinction
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Quails of the New World
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Tracking Methods: How We Know Where Birds Go
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Earthbound: How Birds Become Flightless
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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Red-tailed Hawk
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Parental Care: How Birds Raise Their Young
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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Seabirds
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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Answers to Your Questions About Birds - Vol 3
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May 17, 2023 |
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Shrikes
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May 08, 2023 |
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Where Does Bird's Nest Soup Come From?
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Cranes
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Mar 26, 2023 |
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Hurricanes and Heatwaves: How Does Extreme Weather Affect Birds?
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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What's the Deal With Birds?
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Great Blue Heron
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Bird Bones: The Avian Skeleton
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Hornbills
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Awesome Things We Learned About Birds in 2022
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Dec 31, 2022 |
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15 Simple (and Several Complicated) Ways You Can Help Birds
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Waxwings
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Dec 04, 2022 |
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Bird Habitat: Temperate Grasslands and Prairies
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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The Common Raven
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Biogeographic Realms and Their Unique Birds
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Ostriches
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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Feeding Wild Birds: Pros and Cons
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Ask Me Anything About Birds - Aug 2022
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Wrens (Family: Troglodytidae)
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Flocking Behavior in Birds
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Aug 07, 2022 |
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How Bird Feathers Get Their Colors
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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Flamingos
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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Eggs: Incredible and Commendable
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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Avian Flu
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Jun 12, 2022 |
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Giant Birds: Go Big or Go Home
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May 26, 2022 |
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The Northern Cardinal
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May 06, 2022 |
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Female Birdsong
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Nests: Types, Construction, and Challenges
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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The Pecking Order: Dominance Hierarchies in Birds
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Family: Laridae)
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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Wallace's Line: Where Two Bird Worlds Collide
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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Solving Bird Mysteries with Forensic Ornithology
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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Coffee and Bird Conservation
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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The Common Loon
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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Awesome Things We Learned About Birds in 2021
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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Swallows and Martins
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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Fire and Birds
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Ask Me Anything About Birds - Nov 2021
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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New World Vultures
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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How Birds Fly
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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Penguins
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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Wetlands as Bird Habitat
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Roadrunners
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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eBird and Citizen Science
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Aug 21, 2021 |
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Pigeons and Doves
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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The Birds of Alaska
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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The Shoebill
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Artificial Intelligence in Bird Research
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May 28, 2021 |
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New World Warblers
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May 12, 2021 |
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Mate Choice and Sexual Selection in Birds
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Sandpipers
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Apr 11, 2021 |
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Bird Intelligence
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Mar 28, 2021 |
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Vermilion Flycatcher
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Mar 07, 2021 |
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Cats vs Birds
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Feb 24, 2021 |
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Finches
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Feb 05, 2021 |
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How Birds Survive in Winter
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Jan 24, 2021 |
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Kingfishers
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Jan 10, 2021 |
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5 Awesome Things We Learned About Birds in 2020
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Dec 31, 2020 |
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Ducks, Geese, and Swans
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Dec 20, 2020 |
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Bird Party: Mixed-Species Flocks
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Dec 12, 2020 |
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Peregrine Falcon
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Dec 05, 2020 |
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What Is a Species, Really?
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Nov 29, 2020 |
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Pelicans
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Nov 19, 2020 |
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Feathers: Form and Function
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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Brood Parasites Are Devious Birds
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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Woodpeckers
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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How Do Birds Sleep?
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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The Biggest Global Threats to Birds
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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Hummingbirds
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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Vision in Birds
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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Bird Songs - Part 2
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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Bird Songs - Part 1
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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Migration in Birds
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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The Biodiversity of Birds
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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Competition Between Bird Species
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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The Origin of Birds
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Sep 19, 2020 |