World of Birds
A look into the incredible diversity present in the 10000+ species found in the world of birds. From the tiniest bee hummingbird to the largest wandering albatross, there is so much to discover and learn about with these incredible species we share our planet with. For everyone who is into birdwatching, to ornithologists, I hope you enjoy this journey into the aspects of the bird world.
Episodes
When we typically think of pollinators, we think of insects, but birds also fill this important ecological role. Join me as we go over how birds across the world act as pollinators.
A look into the world of owls and their amazing unique adaptations.
Many in the eastern half of North America might be surprised to hear that the House Finch, a common backyard bird, is not native to their area. Here is the story of how the House Finch arrived in the east.
A look into one of the 251 families of birds in the world, Regulidae. This family contains the kinglets and only contains six species, two of which can be found in North America.
A sad tale of how the Passenger Pigeon went from being the most abundant bird species in North America to extinct in a time frame of only about 100 years.
A look into the the life of Wisdom the Laysan Albatross, the oldest known bird in the world, who is believed to have hatched in 1951.
A look into the world of swifts. These birds are made for life on the wing, with several amazing adaptations that make this life possible.
A look into an example of one of the amazing migration patterns birds can have, spotlighting the Blackpoll Warbler. A small songbird who flies thousands of miles over open oceans without stopping, to get to its wintering grounds in South America.
A look into a rarely heard song from a common forest bird, the Ovenbird.
A look into the Vermivora Warblers, the Blue-winged Warbler and the Golden-winged Warblers, and their fascinating hybridization.
A look into the main categories of birds you would see while hawk watching, the buteos, falcons, accipiters, eagles and the oddballs that don't fit into these groups.
A look into the family Passerellidae, or the New World Sparrows, a family of birds that contains 132 species.
A look into how some birds have ocelli, or false eyespots and their purpose.
A look into the flight style of the Turkey Vulture.
Hawaii is home to many endemic birds, including the I'iwi. In this episode you will learn a bit about this little honeycreeper and the threats it is facing.
Ever wonder how birds survive winter or other rough times where food may be hard to find, here is a look into one of the behaviors birds use to survive these time periods.
With how difficult it can be to find food in the winter, many species choose to migrate south, but what about the insect eating birds we see during the winter months like Brown Creepers and Kinglets?
A look into one of the ways Ruffed Grouse deal with winter conditions.
A look into the details of a bird's facial anatomy, their eye rings.
A bird's anatomy can be highly variable, from the broadest being body shape, color, bill, wings and feet. Down in more minute features that can often get overlooked.
When drawing, we are always told the eye is the most important feature that you want to stand out. But how often do you notice the intricate feathers or bare skin that...
A look into how what a bird eats can affect it color, with a spotlight on the Cedar Waxwing
If you see a flock of Cedar Waxwings, you may notice that some have yellow tipped tails while others may be orange. That color change is a direct result of something relatively new being included in their diet.
When a waxwing’s tail feathers grow in, they are typically a bright yellow, but when the tail is growing in an...
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