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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
Bird Watching
Ecosystems
Ornithologists
Avian Influenza
Ecologists
H5N1
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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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

E39. Every August the questions start: there is a cardinal at the feeder with no head feathers, and it looks terrible. Nothing is wrong with it. It is molting, which every bird does at least every year. Dr. Ryan Terrill of the San Diego Natural Histo... more

E38. You have pulled one out of a jacket sleeve at a bad angle, picked one up on a walk, and you are almost certainly within arm's reach of a few thousand of them right now. Dr. Cody Limber, who recently finished his PhD at Yale, spent it taking grow... more

E37. A bird called Wisdom was banded on Midway Atoll in 1956 and is still laying eggs today, which makes her at least 75 and the oldest known wild bird on the planet. She has also outlived the man who banded her, and most of the scientists who tracke... more

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Recent Guests

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?
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?
Hollis Taylor
Violinist, composer, ornithologist; author of Music From Another Species
Researcher of Pied Butcher Bird songs
Episode: Okay, but did birds invent music?
Dan Mennill
Professor at the University of Windsor who studies whole neighborhoods of birds
University of Windsor
Episode: Okay, but is the dawn chorus getting quieter?
Chris Witt
Professor at the University of New Mexico and curator of birds at the Museum of Southwestern Biology
University of New Mexico
Episode: Okay, but what's it like as a bird at the top of the world?

Host

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 220 ratings
  • Fascinating

    I came across this podcast and was particularly drawn to the nesting episode. I am part of the bluebird nest box monitoring program in Vernon British Columbia so learning about other nests was very cool. I immediately shared this episode with my fellow nest box monitors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ukkapieya
    Canadaa month ago
  • Excellent

    Easy enough to understand and one can easily imagine the birds and their environment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Puppy Booties
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bird wisdom

    I love this podcast! I am a poet, and I am always seeking bird facts. I have hit the jackpot! It’s entertaining, delightful, and such a joy to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Special K Bird
    United States2 months ago
  • Birds!

    I love birds and I love this podcast about birds

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zerozx
    United States2 months ago
  • Refreshing!

    This is genuinely a great podcast. The information shared is interesting and compact, so I don’t find myself daydreaming away whilst the voices blend into the background. I’m personally more of a parrot person but the themes always manage to grab my attention. Recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oatmealnik
    Netherlands2 months ago

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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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#3
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#38
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#2
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#26
Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts
#27
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#165
United Kingdom/Science

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Okay, but how does wildfire smoke impact birds?
Q: How does wildfire smoke affect bird observations and detection in studies?
Smoke can reduce detectability, especially for vocal birds, leading to apparent declines in observed birds even if some individuals remain; however, the pattern can vary across species and contexts.
Okay, but how does wildfire smoke impact birds?
Q: So what's happening to the birds when smoke rolls in like that that we might notice?
Bird activity generally declines and health outcomes worsen, with species-specific responses; some birds may stay and reduce activity, some may shift behaviors, and others may move to cleaner air, while overall detectability and vocalization can decline in smoky conditions.

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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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2. Etienne Rouby
3. Anusha Shankar
4. Erik Enbody
5. Vanya Rohwer
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7. Hollis Taylor
8. Dan Mennill

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