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The Science of Birds
120 episodes · 2 with AI analysis
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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Ground scraper thrush (Tertus litsitsirupa) taxonomy and classificationAfrican bird distribution and biogeographyThrush family (Turdidae) evolutionary relationshipsAvian foraging behavior and morphological adaptationBushfire ecology and bird behaviorMonogamous and cooperative breeding systems in birdsAvian nest construction and parental careBird song and vocalization patternsHabitat preference and human-modified landscapesMiocene epoch climate change and species colonization
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Jan 8, 2026
Random Bird Thursday: A Fire-Loving Songbird Adorned with Black Oil Drops
Ground scraper thrush (Tertus litsitsirupa) taxonomy and classificationAfrican bird distribution and biogeographyThrush family (Turdidae) evolutionary relationships
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Random Bird Thursday: An Antisocial Bottom-Feeder from the Antipodes
Yellow-eyed penguin (Megadiptes antipodes) biology and behaviorPenguin species taxonomy and evolutionary relationshipsNew Zealand endemic bird conservation
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