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The Science of BirdsAuthor: Ivan Phillipsen
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 professional birding guide and passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology. Language: en-us Genres: Life Sciences, Nature, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How Birds Breathe: The Avian Respiratory System
Episode 125
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025
👕 Bird Merch — Get yourself some bird shirts!~~~This is Episode 125. Host Ivan Phillipsen takes listeners inside the amazing respiratory system of birds. He starts by grounding the topic in familiar territory—how mammal lungs work—before revealing how different the avian system really is.The episode walks through the unique division of labor between birds’ small, rigid lungs and their large air sacs, and explains the elegant, one-way flow of air that keeps oxygen constantly moving across gas exchange surfaces.The episode also looks back in time, exploring how this respiratory design first evolved. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation of what’s happening inside every bird with each breath.Link to this episode on the Science of Birds websiteEarlham College - A fantastic place to get an education, especially if you love birds Bird Merch - See the NEW shirt designs!Support the show
