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Okay, But... Birds

Dr. Scott Taylor
Birds
Climate Change
Winter Survival Strategies
Chickadees
Bird Behavior
Cold Weather Adaptation
Bird Migration
Evolutionary Biology
Countercurrent Heat Exchange
Hummingbirds
Bird Coloration
Physiology
Ecosystems
Avian Influenza
H5N1
Bird Watching
Ornithologists
Ecologists
Dinosaur Nuggets
Flightless Birds

Hosted by evolutionary biologist Dr. Scott Taylor, Okay, But... Birds explores the drama, brilliance, and science behind bird life. Each snackable 30-minute episode blends smart storytelling, expert interviews, and a touch of humor to reveal how birds shape our world. No jargon. No binoculars required. Just real science, quirky insights, and bird-brained drama you’ll want to share at brunch. Becau... more

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E43. For millions of years, South America’s top predators weren’t cats or bears. They were birds, some taller than a person. Paleontologist Dr. Federico "Dino" Degrange of the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba joins us to ask whether terror birds reall... more

E42. Birds get sick too, and a lot of what happens next looks surprisingly familiar. Dr. Andrea Townsend of Hamilton College has spent two decades following American crows through outbreaks, and she walks Scott through what illness really does to a b... more

E41. Centaurs, mermaids, minotaurs: we have been inventing creatures that are two things at once for as long as we have told stories. Birds do it for real. Dr. Glaucia Del-Rio of the Florida Museum of Natural History studies two Amazonian antbirds th... more

E40. There are only 15 crane species on the planet, and 11 of them are in trouble. Dr. Andy Caven, Director of Central Flyway Programs for the International Crane Foundation, has spent his career on two of them: the sandhill cranes that pour into one... more

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Recent Guests

Glaucia Del-Rio
Curator of Ornithology at the Florida Museum of Natural History and assistant professor at the University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida
Episode: Okay, but griffins, and ligers, and birds, oh my!
Andy Caven
Director of Central Flyway Programs for the International Crane Foundation
International Crane Foundation
Episode: Okay, but... cranes!
Dr. Ryan Terrill
Curator of ornithology at the San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum
Episode: Okay, but why does that bird look so rough?
Cody Limber
PhD researcher who just finished at Yale, specializes in feather development
Yale University
Episode: Okay, but what's up with feathers?
Etienne Rouby
Postdoctoral researcher studying long-lived seabirds, including wandering albatross
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: Okay, but does age bring Wisdom?
Anusha Shankar
Assistant professor at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad, India
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Episode: Okay, but do hummingbirds ever chill?
Erik Enbody
Assistant Professor in the Department of Computational Biology at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: Okay, but what's the deal with Darwin's finches?
Vanya Rohwer
Curator of birds and mammals at the Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates (Cornell Lab of Ornithology)
Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Episode: Okay, but what's the deal with nests?
Blair Wolf
Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
Episode: Okay, but how do birds handle a heatwave?

Host

Scott Taylor
Host and evolutionary biologist who guides conversations with bird experts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 339 ratings
  • Very informative

    I just found this and I really enjoy this birding podcast. The episodes are shorter but so informative and I love learning new information I didn’t know about birds before finding the his podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelissaMM30
    United States21 days ago
  • So so cute

    I’ve been wanting to learn about birds, and this has been such a fun way to hear about unique things about birds from the experts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmLost00
    United Statesa month ago
  • My favorite natural history podcast

    This show is terrific. I listen to most episodes and almost every episode is really interesting, well edited and fun. Deep enough to keep ornithologists and other scientists engaged but also straightforward enough for lay folks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eclectic jpr
    United Statesa month ago
  • A new favorite!

    Wow, such wonderful nerdy detail!! I absolutely adore this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShelliBelli20
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it

    Thank you for this wonderful podcast. I learn so much from each episode and your joy is truly contagious. In these bleak days which fill me with concern for the future of our environment, you give me hope

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SBKath
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the host for making complex bird science approachable and entertaining.
Vibrant, accessible science with engaging guests.
Varied topics and high-quality experts keep the show compelling.
A few listeners wish for more critical discussion; most celebrate the clarity and enthusiasm.
Strong guest diversity; topics stay fresh and informative.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#2
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#24
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#1
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#20
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#30
Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts
#99
United Kingdom/Science

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Okay, but griffins, and ligers, and birds, oh my!
Q: What makes Amazonian rivers effective barriers for these birds, and how do hybrids persist across them?
Rivers act as dynamic, sometimes narrow barriers; many hybrids form and persist at headwaters where crossing is feasible, while some species rely on specific river-related ecological features to maintain separation.
Okay, but griffins, and ligers, and birds, oh my!
Q: When you tell someone you study bird hybridization, what is the first question they ask you?
People often ask how two truly different species can still mate in hybrid zones, reflecting a mix of curiosity and concern about what constitutes a species.
Okay, but does age bring Wisdom?
Q: Are wandering albatrosses foraging in different places, and does that affect survival?
Yes, females tend to forage more in the Indian Ocean near Madagascar while males forage farther toward Antarctica; these patterns, influenced by atmospheric systems, correspond with differences in survival between the sexes.
Okay, but do hummingbirds ever chill?
Q: What is torpor and how do hummingbirds use it?
Torpor is a reversible state where they dramatically lower metabolism and body temperature to save energy, with specific thresholds and environmental triggers that vary by species and temperature.
Okay, but how does wildfire smoke impact birds?
Q: What can listeners do to help birds during smoky fire seasons?
Support conservation actions like protecting smoke refugia, providing supplemental resources (water, seed, suet), and participating in citizen science projects such as Project Phoenix and Feeder Watch to collect data.

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Snackable, science-forward episodes explore how birds live, think, and adapt in the real world. Topics span molt biology, long-term ecological datasets, hummingbird physiology, nest construction, heat and smoke stress, birdsong and music, dawn choruses, high-altitude avifauna, cognition and brain evolution, urban evolution, and even flightless birds. Across episodes, expert researchers and museum scientists illuminate complex avian biology with accessible storytelling, practical takeaways for birders, and real-world conservation angles. A notable strength is the mix of field storytelling, rigorous science, and engaging guests that make intricate topics approachable without sacrificing depth.

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1. Glaucia Del-Rio
2. Andy Caven
3. Dr. Ryan Terrill
4. Cody Limber
5. Etienne Rouby
6. Anusha Shankar
7. Erik Enbody
8. Vanya Rohwer

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