The Science of Birds

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 passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology.

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Red-winged Blackbird

Episode Date: June 21, 2026

👕 Bird Merch —  Get yourself some bird shirts!~~~Episode 135 takes on one of North America's most recognizable birds: the Red-winged Blackbird,...

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Hawks, Eagles, and Kites

Episode Date: June 1, 2026

👕 Bird Merch —  Get yourself some bird shirts!~~~This is Episode 134. Ivan takes on one of the most iconic bird families in the avian world: Accipitr...

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The Northern Flicker

Episode Date: April 5, 2026

👕 Bird Merch —  Get yourself some bird shirts!~~~In Episode 131 of The Science of Birds, host Ivan Phillipsen takes a deep dive into one of North Ame...

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Cuckoos

Episode Date: February 25, 2026

👕 Bird Merch —  Get yourself some bird shirts!~~~In this episode, host Ivan Phillipsen dives into the diverse and sometimes mysterious world of the a...

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Herring Gulls

Episode Date: December 4, 2025

👕 Bird Merch —  Get yourself some bird shirts!~~~In this episode—which is number 126—Ivan Phillipsen heads to the seashore to explore the iconic Herr...