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
43 episodes
Introduction of the House Finch
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.
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10:55
Bird Families: Regulidae
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.
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15:54
Tales of Extinction: The Passenger Pigeon
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.
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18:24
Wisdom the Laysan Albatross
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.
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11:34
Bird Families: Swifts
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.
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13:13
The Incredible Migration of the Blackpoll Warbler
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 Americ...
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4:14
The Nocturnal Song of the Ovenbird
A look into a rarely heard song from a common forest bird, the Ovenbird.
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2:29
Vermivora Warblers and their Hybridization
A look into the Vermivora Warblers, the Blue-winged Warbler and the Golden-winged Warblers, and their fascinating hybridization.
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10:37
Intro to Hawk Groups and their Identification
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.
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13:56
New World Sparrows
A look into the family Passerellidae, or the New World Sparrows, a family of birds that contains 132 species.
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10:51
Bird Adaptations: Ocelli
A look into how some birds have ocelli, or false eyespots and their purpose.
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2:18
Species Spotlight: I'iwi
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.
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9:35
Bird Behaviors: Caching
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.
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3:22
Finding Food in Winter
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?
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2:26
Bird Adaptations: Grouse Feet
A look into one of the ways Ruffed Grouse deal with winter conditions.
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2:33
Bird Anatomy: Eye Rings
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.&nb...
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2:45
How Diet Affects Color
A look into how what a bird eats can affect it color, with a spotlight on the Cedar WaxwingIf 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...
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4:36
Species Spotlight: Evening Grosbeak
A look into the life of the Evening Grosbeak, a large boreal finch that is a welcome guest at any bird feeder.
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8:56