Ivan Phillipsen · Science

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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The Science of Birds

Episodes

Random Bird Thursday: An Adaptable Hurricane Survivor

The Terror Birds

Random Bird Thursday: A Judgemental Songbird with a Long Tail

Birds and the Scientific Method

Random Bird Thursday: A Highly Vocal Species With Female Helpers

Grebes

Random Bird Thursday: A Citrus-themed Species with Runny Mascara

From the Field: Australia

Random Bird Thursday: A Duet-singer That Uses Bones for Decoration

Random Bird Thursday: A Tiny Island Dweller That Likes Vines

Red-winged Blackbird

Random Bird Thursday: An Alien-Eyed Mountaineer That Sounds Like a Jet

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites

From the Field: Birding Romania

Random Bird Thursday: A Crepuscular Species That Is Not Actually Magical

Rivers & Streams as Bird Habitat

Random Bird Thursday: A Trans-Andean Ant-Follower with a Complex Social Life

The Northern Flicker

Random Bird Thursday: A Colorful, Dumpy Bird That Chills With Chimps

Vagrancy: Why Some Birds End Up Far From Home