The Scientific Wonder of Birds

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The Scientific Wonder of Birds

2018

In these 12 vividly illustrated lessons, biologist and bird expert Professor Bruce E. Fleury takes you on a journey through the amazing world of birds--their evolution, their lives in the wild, and the science that underlies...

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Bruce E. Fleury
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The Great Courses

In This Series

Birds and Dinosaurs: The Origin of Flight
Episode 1
Birds and Dinosaurs: The Origin of Flight
Birds and Boeings: The Magic of Flight
Episode 2
Birds and Boeings: The Magic of Flight
Burning Bright: Avian Adaptations for Flight
Episode 3
Burning Bright: Avian Adaptations for Flight
Orientation, Navigation, Migration: Bird Road Trips
Episode 4
Orientation, Navigation, Migration: Bird Road Trips
Bird Brains: Tool Wielders and Snack Stealers
Episode 5
Bird Brains: Tool Wielders and Snack Stealers
Birds of a Feather: Flocking and Foraging
Episode 6
Birds of a Feather: Flocking and Foraging
Avian Turf Wars: Defending a Territory
Episode 7
Avian Turf Wars: Defending a Territory
Bird Songs and Calls: Music with a Message
Episode 8
Bird Songs and Calls: Music with a Message
Avian Mating: Lady's Choice
Episode 9
Avian Mating: Lady's Choice
Avian Mating: Singles Bars and Bachelor Pads
Episode 10
Avian Mating: Singles Bars and Bachelor Pads
Nests and Eggs: A Home in the Sticks
Episode 11
Nests and Eggs: A Home in the Sticks
Parental Care: Bird Family and Friends
Episode 12
Parental Care: Bird Family and Friends