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Sage Grouse

The extraordinary world of birds in the genus Centrocercus... poison-eating, flamboyantly displaying birds of the American West.

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Kingfishers

All about Kingfishers, of the avian family Alcedinidae.

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5 Awesome Things We Learned About Birds in 2020

Ivan describes his top 5 interesting bird studies from 2020, in no particular order.

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Ducks, Geese, and Swans

Looking at the family Anatidae. Learn about the fascinating world of ducks and their close relatives.

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Bird Party: Mixed-Species Flocks

Some bird species form flocks with other species. Learn about the scientific explanations for why this happens.

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Peregrine Falcon

This episode is all about the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus).

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16
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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.

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Pelicans

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

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Feathers: Form and Function

Learn about he complex structure of feathers and the different ways they're used by birds.

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Brood Parasites Are Devious Birds

Brood parasitism is a strange and fascinating breeding strategy seen in several hundred bird species.

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12
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Woodpeckers

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

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