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Bird Podcast
Приєднався 1 тра 2017
Welcome to the Bird Podcast - hosted by Shoba Narayan.
This podcast is dedicated to spreading knowledge and enthusiasm about our avian fellow creatures. We traverse the world. After all, birds know no boundaries and neither do we. Each episode will be uploaded approximately once a fortnight, so please subscribe.
We are number 4 on Audubon’s list of Ten of the Best Podcasts about Birds in the world. Within India, we are Number 8 in podcasts. Naturally, we are as chuffed as a ruff- by this recognition.
Welcome to the Bird Podcast. Come fly away with us.
This podcast is dedicated to spreading knowledge and enthusiasm about our avian fellow creatures. We traverse the world. After all, birds know no boundaries and neither do we. Each episode will be uploaded approximately once a fortnight, so please subscribe.
We are number 4 on Audubon’s list of Ten of the Best Podcasts about Birds in the world. Within India, we are Number 8 in podcasts. Naturally, we are as chuffed as a ruff- by this recognition.
Welcome to the Bird Podcast. Come fly away with us.
Episode 75: Gynandomorphism in birds with Dr Hamish Spencer
The sex of a bird - whether it is male or female - is one of the most critical aspects of its biology. Males and females often behave differently, especially during the breeding season, and in many species, they have strikingly different plumages.
This episode features Dr. Hamish Spencer, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Otago in southern New Zealand. Hamish was recently in Colombia, where he was shown a bird that violated these rules.
Colombian ornithologist John Murillo had discovered a very unusual Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza) on his farm near Manizales in Colombia and pointed it out to Hamish when he visited early in 2023. The bird exhibited aqua-blue male plumage on its right and grass-green female plumage on its left. The bird’s head showed the black hood of a typical male on the right, but the left side was mostly green.
This episode discusses this bizarre phenomenon, known as bilateral gynandromorphy. How did it affect this particular bird? How does it arise? How common is it? Which species has it been observed in?
The article reporting this find has colour photos taken by John Murillo and is available at journal.afonet.org/vol94/iss4/art12/
John Murillo’s video can be seen at figshare.com/articles/media/DSCN2268_MOV/23739894
Questions:
Tell us about your birding trip.
How does gynandromorphism happen?
How did it affect this particular bird?
How does it arise?
How common is it?
Which species has it been observed in?
Are there other types of gynandromorphism?
What were some other highlights of your Columbia trip? What are some of the other species you saw there?
Can you talk about your interest in the avian species.
Can you tell us about birding in Otago and if possible other spots in New Zealand?
Any favourite bird species and why.
This episode features Dr. Hamish Spencer, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Otago in southern New Zealand. Hamish was recently in Colombia, where he was shown a bird that violated these rules.
Colombian ornithologist John Murillo had discovered a very unusual Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza) on his farm near Manizales in Colombia and pointed it out to Hamish when he visited early in 2023. The bird exhibited aqua-blue male plumage on its right and grass-green female plumage on its left. The bird’s head showed the black hood of a typical male on the right, but the left side was mostly green.
This episode discusses this bizarre phenomenon, known as bilateral gynandromorphy. How did it affect this particular bird? How does it arise? How common is it? Which species has it been observed in?
The article reporting this find has colour photos taken by John Murillo and is available at journal.afonet.org/vol94/iss4/art12/
John Murillo’s video can be seen at figshare.com/articles/media/DSCN2268_MOV/23739894
Questions:
Tell us about your birding trip.
How does gynandromorphism happen?
How did it affect this particular bird?
How does it arise?
How common is it?
Which species has it been observed in?
Are there other types of gynandromorphism?
What were some other highlights of your Columbia trip? What are some of the other species you saw there?
Can you talk about your interest in the avian species.
Can you tell us about birding in Otago and if possible other spots in New Zealand?
Any favourite bird species and why.
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Episode 74: A pigeon’s nest at home and its ripple effects
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When a pigeon comes into the house. This is a controversial episode. In fact, I am pretty sure nobody in the nature groups that I am part of will approve of this. In fact, they may even condemn this episode. Because you see, it is about pigeons, which birders call flying pests. But here’s what happened and so, if you listen or watch this episode, advance apologies. About six months ago, a rock ...
Episode 73: Birds and Shola Forests with Dr V V Robin
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This episode features Dr. V.V. Robin who does cutting-edge research on bird diversity using genetics with many surprises. You can see his work at skyisland.in. In this episode, Dr. Robin will talk about understanding the patterns and processes of ecology, evolution and biogeography using island systems. He is an associate professor at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Ti...
Episode 72: Birding in Mauritius
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This episode is about birding in Mauritius. This pearl of the Indian Ocean is home to 156 species of birds, many of which are endemic like the Mauritius pink pigeon, black bulbul, kestrel, grey white eye, olive white eye, pardise flycatcher and the fody. There are also native birds such as the striated heron, Mascarene swallows and swiftlets and others. Mauritius is home to many seabirds such a...
Episode 71: The biodiverse splendour of Bhutan
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This episode is about Bhutan: carbon-negative, Buddhist and a pioneer in sustainable tourism. This tiny country, about the size of Switzerland contains 774 species. In comparison, neighbouring India- nearly ten times the size- has just 1200 species. Here we talk to Namgay Tshering a freelance birding guide about the birds of Bhutan. Specifically he mentions the Beautiful Nuthatch, the Blyth’s t...
Episode 70: Toucanets and hummingbirds in Costa Rica
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In this episode, we talk to a resident naturalist about the motmots, hummingbirds and toucanets that you can see in Costa Rica.
Episode 69: The Resplendent Quetzal of Costa Rica
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In this episode, we explore one of the most beautiful birds in the world: the Resplendent Quetzal. In June 2023, I spent a week in Costa Rica, one of the most diverse countries in the world. Although I didn’t plan for it, I ended up seeing a resplendent quetzal, which some say is the most beautiful bird in the world. What happened to me afterwards was profound. Because I felt such a fulfillment...
Episode 68: Delhi birds with Sudhir Vyas
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This episode is about the birds of Delhi. Delhi and its neighbourhoods, with its variety of habitats and landscapes, is remarkable for the wealth and diversity of its avifauna. It is a true haven for bird lovers, home to an astonishing array of over 470 captivating bird species. Get ready for an enchanting adventure with Sudhir Vyas's delightful book, "The Birds of the Delhi Area," which is the...
Episode 67: The three wattled bell bird, Monteverde, Costa Rica
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This is the first of three episodes about the bird life in Costa Rica. This one focuses on the three-wattled bell-bird and the episode is set in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Listen to the bellbird on UA-cam here. Meet One Of The Loudest Birds In The World (Three-wattled Bellbird) Thanks to these photographers for their images unsplash.com/@zmachacek unsplash.com/@feiffert Thanks to Mich...
Episode 66: Pleasures of birdwatching with Aasheesh Pittie
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About Aasheesh Pittie’s book of essays, The Living Air. If you’re looking for new ways to engage with birds and birdwatching, Aasheesh Pittie’s book of essays, The Living Air is a great place to start. This book will not only make you want to get out and observe your city and surroundings in a whole new light, but it will also offer a fresh perspective into what birdwatching is and the many way...
Episode 65: Amazing bird species: Sarus cranes and storks
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This is a post-episode trailer of Episode 35. In Episode 35, Dr. Gopi Sundar paints a hopeful picture of cranes and waterbirds coexisting with humans. In this episode we delve into these amazing bird species. Both storks and cranes are wading birds. They dwell in similar habitats and look similar. They have long legs and a long, curving neck. However, these birds belong to separate orders and f...
Episode 64: Flight paths: about bird migration with Rebecca Heisman
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In this episode, we are talking about how we know what we know about bird migration. Our guest, Rebecca Heisman describes herself on her website, as a “bird writer for hire.” Her first book, flight path has the following subtitle: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration. This episode is as much about people as it is about birds. Questions:...
Episode 63: The Feather Library project with Esha Munshi
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This episode is about the wonder of feathers. Salim Ali said that birds were “feathered bipeds.” This episode explores how feathers are marvellously adaptive to suit birds and species. Our guest is Esha Munshi who co-founded the Feather Library, a digital project documenting feathers. Featured image by David Clode/Unsplash From the Feather Library website A feather lying on the ground could hav...
Episode 62: Bird diplomacy with Ambassador Jacques Pitteloud
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About birding in Switzerland, Kenya and the United States. In this episode, we interview His Excellency Jacques Pitteloud is the Swiss Ambassador to the United States. Based in Washington, Ambassador Pitteloud is also a birdwatcher and bird photographer. In 2021, Ambassador Pitteloud’s photograph of a rare painted bunting that appeared in Maryland landed in the Washington Post prompting lots of...
Episode 61: Bird conservation: experiments that work
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A post-episodes trailer that offers glimpses into past episodes. In this episode, we highlight conservation experiments that are interesting and have worked. We have chosen three experiments from previous episodes. Our hope is that you will go back and listen or watch sections of these episodes because they are worth your time. The first conservation plan that worked comes from Episode 50 where...
Episode 60: The race to save our vanishing birds with Beverly and Anders Gyllenhaal
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Episode 60: The race to save our vanishing birds with Beverly and Anders Gyllenhaal
Episode 59: The big year of birding with Noah Strycker
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Episode 59: The big year of birding with Noah Strycker
Episode 58: Where bar headed geese and black tailed godwits visit in the winter
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Episode 58: Where bar headed geese and black tailed godwits visit in the winter
Episode 57: Australia and birdsong with author Tim Low
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Episode 57: Australia and birdsong with author Tim Low
Episode 56: BR Hills in Karnataka: a recent visit
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Episode 56: BR Hills in Karnataka: a recent visit
Episode 55: Demoiselle Cranes in India
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Episode 55: Demoiselle Cranes in India
Episode 54: The Great Indian Bustard: Update
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Episode 54: The Great Indian Bustard: Update
Episode 53: Birds of Australia: Stories and Species
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Episode 53: Birds of Australia: Stories and Species
Episode 52: Amazing bird species: Wood Storks
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Episode 52: Amazing bird species: Wood Storks
Episode 51: The importance of wetlands: Post episode trailer
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Episode 51: The importance of wetlands: Post episode trailer
Saving a cormorant that was tangled in fishing lines 
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Saving a cormorant that was tangled in fishing lines 
Episode 50: How Israel tackles bird conservation with Professor Yossi Leshem
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Episode 50: How Israel tackles bird conservation with Professor Yossi Leshem
Episode 49: Bird Migration with Scott Weidensaul: Post Episode Trailer 1
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Episode 49: Bird Migration with Scott Weidensaul: Post Episode Trailer 1
Episode 48: Behind the scenes with Allison Shultz of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
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Episode 48: Behind the scenes with Allison Shultz of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
Episode 47: The complex web of factors that influence bird migration with Yaara Aharon Rotman
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Episode 47: The complex web of factors that influence bird migration with Yaara Aharon Rotman
Awesome documentry.... As this is a 7 yrs old documentary but full of information
Inspiring, interesting, educational and very entertaining talk 😊👍🏻👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Amazing podcast 👌 enjoyed listening. Thank you Mr.Krishna for giving a different perspective on watching Birds.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Also please plan to have a video interviews and videos of field trips you people go.. that will create more awareness among people. This will take your show to another level.
Will do thanks
Very Informative interview 👍 it will be very helpful if the photo of a bird is displayed when the name of a bird is mentioned in the interview.
Yes, you are right
very nice interview !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing podcast❤️.
Thanks so much!
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Great achievement indeed.... Just one question, did you photographed all birds too or just identified and ticked the list?
I don't think Shashank photographed all the birds. Maybe most of them
Jennifer Ackerman. A key scientific writer and a book addressing a subject - the intelligence of corvids etc - that is in science´s spotlight currently. I read her 2008 "Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream: A Day in the Life of Your Body " The information there is a must for any person wanting to have an average knowledge of our body. Not the usual anatomy and biology stuff ... It's is a XXI century well-informed citizen must. How our body works. It explains scores of terms we hear everywhere but never get to understand: from metabolism and carbohydrates to REM (not the band) and sleep patterns. That reading really took my knowledge from the Middle Ages to the XXI century. This new work sounds worth reading. It depends on everyone's priorities and available time. Allow me to to add that, as birds, behaviour and habitats regards, Jared Diamond is my first choice, by defect. Anyway, this brief summary is really appreciated to put things in place. So, Thanks
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Thank you
Amazing talk so much information!!!!! And amazing feat....
Thank you
A wonderful book, immensely enjoyed. Thank you for your contribution.
Thank you
Great sir...u were responsible for creating 20 new tiger reserve
Thank you
save Indian bustard
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