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The Science of Birds

The Science of Birds

De: Ivan Phillipsen
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The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource for any birder or naturalist who wants to learn more about ornithology. Impress your birding friends at cocktail parties with all of your new bird knowledge! Hosted by Ivan Phillipsen, a professional birding guide and passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology.

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  • Random Bird Thursday: A Sparrow-sized Drummer from the Neotropics

    Random Bird Thursday: A Sparrow-sized Drummer from the Neotropics
    Nov 6 2025

    In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even though they certainly deserve some appreciation and attention.

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    ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT!

    The featured species in this episode is the Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus)

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    18 m
  • Mockingbirds and Thrashers

    Mockingbirds and Thrashers
    Oct 31 2025

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    This is Episode 124. Host Ivan Phillipsen takes you on a tour of Mimidae—the New World family that includes mockingbirds, thrashers, catbirds, and tremblers. He describes the key features of these songbirds and what sets them apart.

    Ivan explores the sounds that make this family famous: rich, extended songs, dazzling vocal control, and—for many species—impressive mimicry.

    You'll also learn about mimid diversity and evolution, from North American backyards to Caribbean islands and desert specialists of the Southwest, plus a look at conservation challenges facing some species.

    Links of Interest

    • Northern Mockingbird Wing Flashing [VIDEO]
    • Catbird singing [VIDEO]

    Link to this episode on the Science of Birds website

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    1 h
  • Random Bird Thursday: A Fatally Fearless Bird That Seems to Swallow Basketballs

    Random Bird Thursday: A Fatally Fearless Bird That Seems to Swallow Basketballs
    Oct 9 2025

    In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even though they certainly deserve some appreciation and attention.

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    ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT!

    The featured species in this episode is the Arabian Bustard (Aredotis arabs).

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    21 m
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Not interested in birds? Then listen to this and I guarantee you will be! Ivan is your host and is so knowledgeable on birds and delivers the content in such an entertaining way that you will be an expert on the science of birds!🐦🦜🦚🦢🐧

Brilliant just brilliant!

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I love birds!! So informative and educational of all kinds of different species. This is my favorite podcast to listen to and so well documented of birds and their environment they live in. Thank you so much!

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Hope is they don't cause an illness or not let the birds reproduce. Love your show Ivan . look forward to every episode!

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I really enjoy your podcast. I love birds and I'm always looking for new ways to make life better for them.

Great stuff!

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I love this podcast. Ivan's approach is very balanced - lots of good, well-researched details for the avid birder in the deep dives into a single topic, but also presented in a way that doesn't require the listener to already know the lingo and have lots of birding experience. The humorous cultural references are done very well, and in just the right amount. Thank you for this podcast, Ivan!

Love birds, love this podcast!

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I'm so glad I discovered this podcast! I'm learning so much and it's light and fun. thank you!

enjoying this so much!

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