The Science of Birds
Hosted by Ivan Phillipsen and Ivan · Ivan Phillipsen
4.9from 2,378 ratings
- 161
- Episodes
- 60
- Transcribed
- 2,378
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
About 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.
- Publisher
- Ivan Phillipsen
- Category
- science · science · science
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 19 Sept 2020
- Latest episode
- 1 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
60 of 161 episodes have a transcript.
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Important Bird Areas (IBAs)
Published 1 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Now remember that a biome is a large geographical region that's defined by its distinct climate and the types of plants and animals that have adapted to live there. For Criterion 3, then, think of birds confined to one type of habitat, like a desert, a cloud forest, or a particular kind of tundra. […]
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.8 / 5
- 957 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 1,421 ratings
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