A practical guide to the skill of bird ID, one step at a time.
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LISTENThe specialized finches have uniquely crossed beaks designed for prying open conifer cones—learn about their evolution, ecology, and the debates surrounding their classification.
Learn how and why some birds rely on cooperation to get their genes into the next generation. This is the behavior of cooperative breeding, where birds team up to raise chicks in a group setting.
Ivan describes his birding experiences in the Himalayan countries of Nepal and Bhutan.
Recorded in a hotel room in China, Ivan shares his recent birding and travel experiences in the countries of Vietnam and Cambodia.