The Science of Birds

Ivan Phillipsen

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In this episode—which is Number 103—we enter the fascinating world of parrots, focusing on species in the family Psittacidae, which includes New World parrots and some African species. We look at key parrot traits like their zygodactyl feet, strong beaks, plumage, and vocalizations.We'll also learn about the remarkable intelligence and social behaviors of parrot… Play episode

The Common Kingfisher
The Evolution of Feathers
100th Episode Celebration!
Cormorants and Shags
Bird Brains
Bluebirds
Answers to Your Questions About Birds - AMA - Vol 4
Spoonbills
The Avian Digestive System
House Sparrow
Bird Habitat: Deserts
Chickadees, T**s, and Titmice
Flowers and Feathers: The Importance of Birds as Pollinators
Fascinating Things We Learned About Birds Last Year
Owls
Avian Rebrand: New Names for Many North American Birds
Bird Beaks: The Right Tool for the Job
Meadowlarks
Saving Bird Species From the Brink of Extinction
Quails of the New World
Tracking Methods: How We Know Where Birds Go
Sunbirds and Spiderhunters
Earthbound: How Birds Become Flightless
Red-tailed Hawk
Parental Care: How Birds Raise Their Young
Seabirds
Answers to Your Questions About Birds - Vol 3
Shrikes
Where Does Bird's Nest Soup Come From?
Cranes
Hurricanes and Heatwaves: How Does Extreme Weather Affect Birds?
What's the Deal With Birds?
Great Blue Heron
Bird Bones: The Avian Skeleton
Hornbills
Awesome Things We Learned About Birds in 2022
15 Simple (and Several Complicated) Ways You Can Help Birds
Waxwings
Bird Habitat: Temperate Grasslands and Prairies
The Common Raven
Biogeographic Realms and Their Unique Birds
Ostriches
Feeding Wild Birds: Pros and Cons
Ask Me Anything About Birds - Aug 2022
Wrens (Family: Troglodytidae)
Flocking Behavior in Birds
How Bird Feathers Get Their Colors
Flamingos
Eggs: Incredible and Commendable
Avian Flu
Giant Birds: Go Big or Go Home
The Northern Cardinal
Female Birdsong
Nests: Types, Construction, and Challenges
The Pecking Order: Dominance Hierarchies in Birds
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Family: Laridae)
Wallace's Line: Where Two Bird Worlds Collide
Solving Bird Mysteries with Forensic Ornithology
Coffee and Bird Conservation
The Common Loon
Awesome Things We Learned About Birds in 2021
Swallows and Martins
Fire and Birds
Ask Me Anything About Birds - Nov 2021
New World Vultures
How Birds Fly
Penguins
Wetlands as Bird Habitat
Roadrunners
eBird and Citizen Science
Pigeons and Doves
The Birds of Alaska
The Shoebill
Artificial Intelligence in Bird Research

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The Science of Birds

Ivan Phillipsen

Podcast

Episodes

Latest Episodes

New World and African Parrots