The Science of Birds

Random Bird Thursday: A Naughty Yet Agreeable Seabird

From the Field: Mongolia

Three of the World's Weirdest Bird Species

How to Identify Birds in the Field

Nightjars, Nighthawks, and Other Goatsuckers

How to Find Birds

The Osprey

Traditional Field Guides vs. Mobile Apps: A Birder's Dilemma

From the Field: Patagonia

Crossbills

Cooperative Breeding in Birds

From the Field: Birding Nepal and Bhutan

From the Field: Birding in China

From the Field: Birds and Birding in Vietnam and Cambodia

From the Field: How My Life Became All About Birds

Mergansers

Bird Habitat: Rocky Shores and Sandy Beaches

New World and African Parrots

The Common Kingfisher

In this episode of The Science of Birds, we dive into the fascinating world of the common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis). The podcast showcases the bird's vibrant blue and orange feathers, its distinctive large head and bill, and its impressive diving skills for catching fish. While the kingfisher is found across Eurasia a...

The Evolution of Feathers