Diversity

Variation among birds and the unique traits of species, families, and more.

PODCAST EPISODES

What Is a Species, Really?

The definition of ‘species’ isn’t as simple as you might think. In this episode, we look at the methods ornithologists use to identify and name bird species.

Episode
15
November 28, 2020
Pelicans

All about the family Pelecanidae, the pelicans. Learn how they feed, breed, and more!

Episode
14
November 19, 2020
Woodpeckers

Learn about the amazing birds in the family Picidae. Their special adaptations make them excellent at excavating wood. 

Episode
11
October 29, 2020
Hummingbirds

An entire episode devoted to hummingbirds— their evolution, diversity, behavior, and more!

Episode
8
September 22, 2020
The Biodiversity of Birds

The world's bird species— a total over 10,000— are spread across all seven continents, and across a vast majority of the world’s ecosystems.

Episode
3
September 22, 2020