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Names the main characteristics of birds, including feathers, beaks, and wings. Notes how birds move, and shows nests and baby birds being fed. Various birds are introduced through song, narration, and examples.
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In each episode, viewers are given clues about a hidden animal inside a magic box. This episode is all about birds. Animals highlighted include: an eagle, an ostrich, a duck, a hummingbird, a swan, a flamingo, an owl, a peacock, a pelican, and a chick. Part of the "Zoobabu" series.
The discovery of Archaeopteryx in a quarry in Germany in the early 1860s provided the first clue that birds descended from reptiles. In the last 40 years, scientists have identified many shared features between birds and two-legged carnivorous dinosaurs called theropods.
Abatzui, a Kamayura youngster, captures and stores the birds’ songs. The birds come up with a plan to get their songs back. From the Kool Books series narrated by Hector Bonilla.
A boy retells his adventures of turning into a bird and visiting the country of trees and feathers. From the Kool Books series narrated by Hector Bonilla.
What can scientists and engineers learn from birds? In this episode, host Emily Graslie discusses how studying birds has helped inform human engineering and design. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
With help from the National Science Foundation, Cornell University’s Ornithology Lab is tracking bird breeding biology and the impact of climate change on bird populations. Some of the best information they are getting is from dedicated “citizen scientists” who provide critical data on what kinds of birds are nesting where, the number of eggs laid, and the number of chicks hatched.
Can "dirty" birds help scientists assess air pollution? Yes, and scientists have been using a species of birds to answer questions about levels of air pollution in the United States for over 135 years. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Dr. Chris travels to Abu Dhabi to help out with some unique pets. Then, he journeys to the remote outback to uncover Australia’s best kept secret. He finishes with a tour of his hometown. Part of "The Open Road With Dr. Chris" series.
What is ”egg-shaped"? Host Joe Hanson discusses the shapes of eggs from many different bird species. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.
In part three of the exploration of north Florida and south Georgia, a group of students go looking for the gopher tortoise. While at Birdsong Nature Center, they learn the importance of the turtles' burrows. Part of the "Roaming the Red Hills" series.
Part of the animated "Johan, the Young Scientist" series. Johan seeks clarification from Professor Hoo about how chickens could really be birds. After setting him, Ani, and Moki straight about birds, and how some can fly and some can't, Professor Hoo sends them on an adventure to find a unique bird that flies, but not in the air.
Meet one of the largest birds of prey, the golden eagle. They are one of the best-known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the most widely distributed species of eagle. Students learn additional facts about this cool critter.
Scientist Cagan Sekercioglu is researching the birds found in the Coast Rican forests. He and a team of student researchers net, count, and track the varied birds of the forest. A segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.
Students learn about animal classification and what characteristics define a bird. After learning about some of the special features of birds, students investigate the special attributes of two very different bird species. Part of the "You at the Zoo" series.
Juncos, also known as snowbirds, are readily observed in backyards, city parks, and forests. These little gray birds are so common they can be easily overlooked. But for scientists who study animal behavior, ecology, and evolutionary biology, the junco is a rock star. Part of Ordinary Extraordinary Junco (Intro).
The Boreal Forest in Northern Canada is the bird nursery for North and South America. The birds and ducks that migrate to the forest are in danger from logging and mining in the area. Conservationists have seen numbers decline over the years, and they have established the Boreal Songbird Initiative to track the health and numbers of the birds’ migrations. Segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.
Biologist Ken Dial has documented in extraordinary detail how birds are put together and the mechanics of how they take to the air. With support from the National Science Foundation, Dial and his team at the University of Montana Flight Lab use x-rays and high speed video to better understand the mechanics of bird flight. Dial’s more than 2,000 flight hours as a pilot in a wide range of aircraft adds another dimension to his research. Perhaps, by mimicking what birds have learned over millions of years, aircraft wings could change shape to accommodate both slow and fast flight, or a helicopter propeller’s shape might be altered to be more efficient.
Vivid, live-action footage of birds from throughout the world illustrate the lives of birds. Concepts and terminology include feathers, wings, skeleton, flight, and eggs.
This episode celebrates the 229th birthday of John James Audubon. Host Emily Graslie spends time discussing "The Birds of America" written by Audubon. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
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