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Ivan Phillipsen
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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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 813 ratings
Wonderful podcast
Wonderful podcast I only recently discovered so have vast numbers of episodes to keep me going. Very informative and often hilarious making for pain-free science. The author is American but the subject matter is global so plenty of food for us British bird people.
CharlieSwan123 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/16/24
Very well done.
Great content, delivered by an excellent narrator/host.
CCG! via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/03/24
I Love It
Thank you for making this podcast, I love learning about new topics and this podcast is so easy to listen to.
Thffyhnm via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/31/24
Recent Episodes
From a hotel in Vietnam, Ivan tells the tale of how he created a career centered on birds and birding. ~~ Leave me a review using Podchaser ~~Link to this episode on the Science of Birds website Support the show
Published 11/14/24
Published 11/14/24
This is Episode 105. It’s all about a small group of birds called mergansers. These are diving ducks known for their skill at catching fish. They have long, slender bills with serrated edges, earning them the nickname "sawbills." Maybe you’re familiar with these birds. Maybe you’re already a big...
Published 10/17/24
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