Diversity

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

PODCAST EPISODES

Avian Rebrand: New Names for Many North American Birds

Ivan discusses some big news in the birding world: The common names for about 150 North American bird species are going to change in the not-too-distant future.

Episode
87
November 26, 2023
Meadowlarks

All about the world's 8 meadowlark species, birds in the genera Sturnella and Leistes.

Episode
85
October 19, 2023
Quails of the New World (Family: Odontophoridae)

New World Quails are shy, ground-dwelling birds with camouflage plumage and lots of personality.

Episode
83
September 25, 2023
Sunbirds and Spiderhunters

This episode is all about birds in the family Nectariniidae. These are the sunbirds and the spiderhunters.

Episode
81
August 17, 2023
Red-tailed Hawk

In this episode, I cover the key traits of the Red-tailed Hawk, it's diet, and its breeding behaviors.

Episode
79
July 18, 2023