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The Scientific Wonder of Birds

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Discover the remarkable science of bird life-taught by a biologist and expert birder-and grasp the astonishing features of avian physiology, biology, intelligence, and behavior across the globe.

Syllabus

  • 01: Birds and Dinosaurs: The Origin of Flight
  • 02: Birds and Boeings: The Magic of Flight
  • 03: Burning Bright: Avian Adaptations for Flight
  • 04: Orientation, Navigation, Migration: Bird Road Trips
  • 05: Bird Brains: Tool Wielders and Snack Stealers
  • 06: Birds of a Feather: Flocking and Foraging
  • 07: Avian Turf Wars: Defending a Territory
  • 08: Bird Songs and Calls: Music with a Message
  • 09: Avian Mating: Lady’s Choice
  • 10: Avian Mating: Singles Bars and Bachelor Pads
  • 11: Nests and Eggs: A Home in the Sticks
  • 12: Parental Care: Bird Family and Friends
  • By This Professor

Taught by

Bruce E. Fleury

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