Podcast
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 5, 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.
Get to Know the Anhinga, or ‘Snakebird’
July 15, 2019 — When unwary fish swim by, these slender waterbirds strike, impaling prey before swallowing it headfirst.
Musicians of All Styles Draw Inspiration From Birds
July 8, 2019 — Listen to samba, instrumental, and jazz pieces modeled after penguins, meadowlarks, and more.
Hear the Sound of Peacock Love Made by Trembling Feathers
July 1, 2019 — Male peacocks quiver their tails to produce a drumroll-like rustle—and also a vibration meant only for female peahens.
Listen to the Elaborate Song of the Brewer's Sparrow
June 17, 2019 — A resident of the sagebrush steppe, this little bird has one mighty complicated call.
How the Peregrine Falcon Comeback Has Forced Dunlins to Adapt
June 10, 2019 — Since the DDT ban, the raptor's populations have boomed—spurring their shorebird prey to adjust in several ways.
How Well Do You Know Your Birder Lingo?
June 3, 2019 — Quiz yourself with some of these common nicknames and phrases.
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