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Bird Party: Mixed-Species Flocks

Bird Party: Mixed-Species Flocks

FromThe Science of Birds


Bird Party: Mixed-Species Flocks

FromThe Science of Birds

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Dec 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Sometimes birds of many feathers flock together. Mixed-species foraging flocks are seen in forests all across the world. Different combinations of species are found in each region.First, we talk about what mixed-species flocks look and act like. Then we get into the major scientific hypotheses for why these flocks exist at all.Link to this episode on the Science of Birds websiteSupport the show
Released:
Dec 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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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.