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Herring Gulls

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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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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Finches - Family: Fringillidae

A deep dive into the 'True' Finches, the species in the family Fringillidae.

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22
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How Birds Survive in Winter

Learn about the behaviors and physiological adaptions that birds use to combat cold weather.

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21
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Kingfishers

All about Kingfishers, of the avian family Alcedinidae.

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20
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5 Awesome Things We Learned About Birds in 2020

Ivan describes his top 5 interesting bird studies from 2020, in no particular order.

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19
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Ducks, Geese, and Swans

Looking at the family Anatidae. Learn about the fascinating world of ducks and their close relatives.

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18
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Bird Party: Mixed-Species Flocks

Some bird species form flocks with other species. Learn about the scientific explanations for why this happens.

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Peregrine Falcon

This episode is all about the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus).

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What Is a Species, Really?

The definition of ‘species’ isn’t as simple as you might think. In this episode, we look at the methods ornithologists use to identify and name bird species.

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