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by Ivan Phillipsen
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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- 1 weeks ago12 min
Random Bird Thursday: A Duet-singer That Uses Bones for Decoration
In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even though they certainly deserve some appreciation and attention. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT! The featured species in this episode is the Rufous Cacholote (Pseudoseisura unirufa). Sound Citations: Sjoerd Mayer, XC3496. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/3496. Support the show
- 3 weeks ago10 min
Random Bird Thursday: A Tiny Island Dweller That Likes Vines
In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even though they certainly deserve some appreciation and attention. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT! The featured species in this episode is the Rufous-sided Gerygone (Gerygone dorsalis). Sound Citations: Colin Trainor, XC138529. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/138529. Support the show
- Jun 21, 202655 min
Red-winged Blackbird
👕 Bird Merch — Get yourself some bird shirts! ~~~ Episode 135 takes on one of North America's most recognizable birds: the Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus. With a population possibly approaching 200 million, this species is a fixture of wetlands and marshes across the continent, and one of the most intensively studied birds in ornithology. Ivan explores the biology and behavior that make this bird so compelling: its striking sexual dimorphism, the surprisingly complex story b...
- Jun 11, 202615 min
Random Bird Thursday: An Alien-Eyed Mountaineer That Sounds Like a Jet
In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even though they certainly deserve some appreciation and attention. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT! The featured species in this episode is Jameson's Snipe (Gallinago jamesoni). Sound Citations: Niels Krabbe, XC238296. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/238296. Niels Krabbe, XC47237. Accessibl...
- Jun 1, 20261h 0m
Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
👕 Bird Merch — Get yourself some bird shirts! ~~~ This is Episode 134. Ivan takes on one of the most iconic bird families in the avian world: Accipitridae—the hawks, eagles, kites, buzzards, harriers, and Old World Vultures. It's a massive and diverse group with no good nickname, though Ivan has a few suggestions. The episode covers the key traits that make these birds such formidable predators—from their hooked bills and locking talons to the bony "brow ridge" that gives them their si...
- May 17, 202639 min
From the Field: Birding Romania
👕 Bird Merch — Get yourself some bird shirts! ~~~ In this From the Field episode Ivan takes listeners along on a two-week scouting trip to Romania where he explored the country's remarkable natural landscapes in preparation for a future birding tour. There's just one catch: his binoculars broke almost immediately after arriving. Despite that setback, Ivan racks up some lifers and shares highlights from two very different corners of the country. First, he heads to the Danube River Delta...
- Apr 30, 202618 min
Random Bird Thursday: A Crepuscular Species That Is Not Actually Magical
In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even though they certainly deserve some appreciation and attention. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT! The featured species in this episode is the Jungle Owlet (Glaucidium radiatum). Sound Citations: Dr S S Suresh, XC1102415. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/1102415 Swami Bogim, XC1037332. Acce...
- Apr 22, 202659 min
Rivers & Streams as Bird Habitat
👕 Bird Merch — Get yourself some bird shirts! ~~~ In Episode 132, Ivan Phillipsen explores the "circulatory system of the land"—the world of rivers and streams. These flowing-water environments, serve as vital habitats for avian life. The episode delves into the ecology of these waterways, breaking down the differences between clear, rocky upland streams and the warmer, sediment-rich rivers of the lowlands. Listeners will learn about the distinct "zones" of a stream—from the central ch...
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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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