The Science of Birds
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<p>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.</p>
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Recent Episodes
September 22, 2026
Birds and the Scientific Method
Host Ivan Phillipsen explains how the scientific method builds bird knowledge, from curiosity to peer review, using a real study as an example.
September 3, 2026
Random Bird Thursday: A Highly Vocal Species With Female Helpers
Host Dr. David Attenborough explores the vocal White-throated Magpie-Jay and its fascinating female helper system in this interview.
August 30, 2026
Grebes
Host Dr. Eleanor Vance explores the unique aquatic adaptations and courtship rituals of grebes, revealing their distinct identity among waterbirds.
157 total episodes available with 48 transcripts
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Random Bird Thursday: A Highly Vocal Species With Female Helpers
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[…] And as I mentioned briefly, these birds do not migrate. They hang out in the same region all year round. So they're described as sedentary or resident. And good news in terms of conservation, this species is in the least concern category as designated by the IUCN, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. It's a common species and it appears to have a stable or even a slightly increasing population size. It's estimated that the population, the total population, increased 7.2% between 2012 and 2022. So in the face of all these changes brought on by humans, the bird seems to be doing fairly well, which is good news. […]
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<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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