Bird Sh*t Podcast
Learn fun bird facts for your next happy hour! Perfect for newbie bird fans, long-time birders, and people who want to learn cool sh*t about birds—we're pretty sure that's you. Join Mo and Sarah for a casual (and very millenial) conversation about all things birding. You'll meet amazing birders, get the latest bird news, and hear lesser-discussed topics around birds and birdwatching. Rated R for "Ridiculously LOLOLOL-worthy."
Bird Sh*t Podcast
15: Birds Flown Astray: Birds with an Identity Crisis
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Bird Sh*t Podcast
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Season 1
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Episode 15
These birds are not like the others in their scientific families. Meet some fascinating birds defying their taxonomy or going through some kind of weird identity crisis. A parrot that lives in the mountains?! A songbird without a song?! Learn about these birds and others in this week's episode.
Plus, a mixed bag of "good news, bad news" in Birds in the News.
BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED
USEFUL RESOURCES
- Merlin Bird ID: super easy (and free!) way to ID birds in the wild!
- Learn more about why ducks have corkscrew penises and puzzle vaginas
BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)
- Warblers
- Blackpoll Warbler
- Wandering Albatross
- American Dipper
- Mallard
- Evening Grosbeak
- Hoatzin
- New Zealand Kea
- Turkey Vulture
- Bald Eagle
- Northern Harrier
BIRDS IN THE NEWS
- Impress your dorm room friends (and regular friends) with your Bird Song Hero skillz
- Pesticides and migrating birds don’t mix well
- Blackpoll Warblers: MIGRATION CHAMPIONS