Some patches of land matter far more to birds than others. So what makes a place an Important Bird Area, what are the criteria, and who decides?
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LISTENThis episode is about the seven bird species in the family Cathartidae: the New World vultures and condors.
Birds amaze and inspire us with the grace and power of their flight. So just how are they able to defy gravity?
This episode is all about penguins—the birds of the family Spheniscidae. They're superbly adapted for a life of diving in frigid oceanic waters.
This episode is all about bird species in the genus Geococcyx: the Greater Roadrunner and the Lesser Roadrunner.
Learn about eBird and how this digital archive of bird observations is used in research and conservation.
This episode is all about birds in the family Columbidae. They're more exotic and interesting than many of us give them credit for.
Alaska is a wonderful region to explore for anyone who loves birds and charismatic megafauna. In this episode, we look at Alaska’s geography, its major ecosystems, and the overall characteristics of its birdlife.
The Shoebill is a tall, gray bird that appears more dinosaur-like than most members of the class Aves. It possesses a unique and impressive combination of size, color, and bill shape.
In this episode, we’ll talk about what artificial intelligence is and give some interesting examples of how it’s being used to study birds.
