Behavior

Why birds do what they do—from feeding, to fighting, singing, and playing.

PODCAST EPISODES

How to Identify Birds in the Field

A practical guide to the skill of bird ID, one step at a time.

Episode
117
May 30, 2025
How to Find Birds

Explore practical strategies and tools for finding birds in the wild—from planning trips and using digital resources to honing field techniques.

Episode
115
April 22, 2025
Cooperative Breeding in Birds

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.

Episode
110
February 1, 2025
Answers to Your Questions About Birds - Vol. 4

In this episode, I answer questions sent by my listeners. So this is another “Ask Me Anything” episode.

Episode
96
May 15, 2024
Fascinating Things We Learned About Birds Last Year

A review of some fascinating things that happened in the world of ornithology and bird conservation in 2023.

Episode
89
January 6, 2024