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Mockingbirds and Thrashers

A primer on the family Mimidae—mockingbirds, thrashers, catbirds, and tremblers—exploring their songs, mimicry, behaviors, evolution, and much more.

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Pigeons and Doves

This episode is all about birds in the family Columbidae. They're more exotic and interesting than many of us give them credit for.

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The Birds of Alaska

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.

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The Shoebill

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.

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Artificial Intelligence in Bird Research

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.

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New World Warblers - Family: Parulidae

New World Warblers are among the most celebrated birds in North America. They’re colorful, they’re energetic, and many of them have pleasant songs.

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Mate Choice and Sexual Selection in Birds

How birds choose their mates and the evolutionary outcomes of those choices.

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Sandpipers - Family: Scolopacidae

Learn all about the birds of the family Scolopacidae. These are the sandpipers, snipe, stints, curlews, and many more.

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Bird Intelligence

Birds may have small brains, but many of them are just as smart as primates, including your kids.

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Vermilion Flycatcher

The Vermilion Flycatcher is a bright red bird beloved by birders and photographers throughout the Western Hemisphere.

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Cats vs Birds

House cats are one of the deadliest threats faced by wild birds around the world.

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