Waterbirds, Shorebirds, and Game Birds S01E14
In the first of six lectures on the bird families of North America, study four groups of birds that most people will find close to home. Begin with waterfowl, birds that swim in fresh water or near the ocean shore. Continue with wading birds, with their distinct physical profile; shorebirds, a vast group which includes sandpipers; and upland game birds.
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Birding Basics: Bird Origins and Taxonomy
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Basic Bird Anatomy
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Size, Shape, and Color as Birding Tools
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Bird Distribution, Status, and Endemism
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Habitat and Season as Birding Tools
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Introduction to Birding Optics
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Tactics for Better Birding
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Using Bird Behavior to Identify Birds
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Understanding Variations in Plumage
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Birding by Ear
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Essentials of Bird Migrations
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Birding at Night
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Pelagic Birds
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Waterbirds, Shorebirds, and Game Birds
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Diurnal Raptors
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From Doves to Kingfishers
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Passerines: From Flycatchers to Thrushes
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Passerines: From Thrashers to Warblers
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Passerines: From Tanagers to Birders
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Photography for Birders
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Birding Sites in Eastern North America
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Birding Sites in Western North America
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Birds and People
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Birding Ethics and Conservation
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