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The Northern Flicker

Learn about a common woodpecker that forages like an anteater, comes in two distinct color forms, and has a habit of drumming on your roof.

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Ask Me Anything About Birds - Aug 2022

Doing my best to answer random questions about birds submitted by my supporting listeners.

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Wrens (Family: Troglodytidae)

All about birds in the family Troglodytidae... the wrens. They're small, they're perky, they're brown.

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Flocking Behavior in Birds

Looking at the benefits of being in a flock, and the mechanics of how flocks work.

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How Bird Feathers Get Their Colors

The biology of feather color, from white, to subtle earth tones, to scintillating displays of wild iridescence.

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Flamingos

All about birds in the family Phoenicopteridae—the iconic and fascinating flamingos.

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Eggs: Incredible and Commendable

Eggs are complex, fascinating, and a fundamental aspect of bird biology.

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Avian Flu

Avian flu has been in the headlines lately. I thought you might have some questions about this emerging disease, and so here we are.

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Giant Birds: Go Big or Go Home

Looking at a bunch of interesting giant birds throughout history, and how they got so big in the first place.

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The Northern Cardinal

The Northern Cardinal is widespread across the eastern and southern US. It's a familiar denizen of backyards that visits feeders all year long.

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Female Birdsong

This episode is about the singing behavior of female birds, challenging the old misconception that only males sing.

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