Learn about the lives of American and European Herring Gulls—from their iconic seaside calls and clever foraging tricks to their tangled evolutionary history.
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LISTENExplore how these dynamic habitats shape the lives of coastal birds, from their feeding and nesting behaviors to the conservation challenges they face
Learn all about the unique behaviors, lifestyle, and adaptations of the Common Kingfisher, one of Eurasia's most beloved birds.
Explore the fascinating evolution of feathers, from their humble beginnings in the earliest dinosaurs to the intricate structures that enable flight in modern birds.
In this special episode of The Science of Birds, host Ivan Phillipsen reflects on the journey of the podcast, shares personal insights, and highlights three favorite bird species.
Enter the world of cormorants and shags, members of the avian family Phalacrocoracidae. These sleek, hook-billed birds are known for their distinctive silhouettes, often seen drying their wings on seaside cliffs or wetland trees.
Dive into the unique anatomy of avian brains, to learn how their specialized structures support complex behaviors. Birds' brains are marvels of nature's engineering, evolved for efficiency and adaptability.
Bluebirds are celebrated cultural icons, and they’ve also become valuable study subjects for scientists in the fields of ornithology and general biology.
In this episode, I answer questions sent by my listeners. So this is another “Ask Me Anything” episode.
There are six spoonbill species in the world, all of which belong to the genus Platalea. The unique beak of spoonbills sets them apart from pretty much all other birds.
