Podcast

This Parrot Is Smaller Than a Hummingbird
October 14, 2019 — With more than 350 species, the world's parrots really do come in all shapes and sizes.
Meet the Bird With Built-In Snowshoes
October 07, 2019 — Feathery feet help ptarmigans travel on top of the snow during winter.
These Sandpipers Collect Food by Creating Whirlpools
September 30, 2019 — The Red-necked Phalarope twirls itself on the water鈥檚 surface to draw in tiny crustaceans and other critters.
When It Comes to the Family Granary, an Acorn Woodpecker's Work Is Never Done
September 23, 2019 — After filling thousands of holes with food in the fall, the white-eyed hoarders spend winter reorganizing their stockpile.
The Clever Way Green Herons Lure Prey
September 16, 2019 — Watch carefully the next time you spot this secretive wader hunting.
Woodpeckers Lap Up Ants With Their Long Sticky Tongues
August 26, 2019 — Both the Pileated Woodpecker and Northern Flicker can eat hundreds of the insects at a time.
Around the World, the Soothing Sounds of Birdsong Are Used as Therapy
August 19, 2019 — The natural tunes decrease stress while possibly invigorating the mind.
How Harpy Eagles Are Designed to Kill
August 12, 2019 — Named after the Harpies of Greek mythology, females can sport five-inch talons and weigh up to 20 pounds.
Hear the Wild Way Magnificent Frigatebirds Attract Mates
August 05, 2019 — Gathered in groups, males excitedly rattle their slender bills against their inflated bright red throat pouches.
Monsoons Bring a Flood of Sparrow Song to the Sonoran Desert
July 22, 2019 — In Arizona, the songbirds wait for late summer storms to begin courtship. Listen to their chorus here.