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The Science of Birds

The Science of Birds

著者： Ivan Phillipsen
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概要

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: An Antisocial Bottom-Feeder from the Antipodes

    Random Bird Thursday: An Antisocial Bottom-Feeder from the Antipodes
    2026/01/29

    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 Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes).

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    16 分
  • Avian Navigation: How Birds Find Their Way

    Avian Navigation: How Birds Find Their Way
    2026/01/18

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    This is Episode 128. How does a bird travel thousands of miles across the globe only to return to the exact same backyard or nest site year after year? This episode explores the fascinating science behind avian navigation. Learn the difference between simple orientation and "true navigation," uncovering how birds reach specific destinations they have never even visited before.

    The discussion dives into the bird’s "map-and-compass" toolkit, highlighting a range of incredible adaptations. From internal biological clocks and genetic blueprints to the ability to "see" magnetic fields through quantum physics, the episode breaks down how birds interpret the world around them. Whether they are tracking the sun, the stars, or even atmospheric scents, birds take a multi-sensory approach to get from one place to another.

    Finally, the episode examines the role of experience versus instinct, explaining how juvenile birds navigate their first solo journeys and how seasoned adults build complex mental maps of the planet.

    Link to this episode on the Science of Birds website

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    37 分
  • Random Bird Thursday: A Fire-Loving Songbird Adorned with Black Oil Drops

    Random Bird Thursday: A Fire-Loving Songbird Adorned with Black Oil Drops
    2026/01/08

    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 Groundscraper Thrush (Turdus litsitsirupa)

    Groundscraper Thrush sounds: Wikimedia file and Xeno Canto recording XC347146)

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    16 分
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