Dirty Bird Podcast

In each episode, your host Dr. John tells you everything you need to know about a bird species with a laid back attitude. Learn about bird evolution, taxonomy, and behavior, with a few myths and legends mixed in. John keeps the banter light, the energy bright, and the humor raunchy. Warning: Fowl language Follow on Instagram @Dirtybirdpodcast, send listener mail or voice memos at dirtybirdpodcast@gmail.com to have them heard on the show! Theme song by Dick Piston, aka Ricky Pistone. Outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers

Dirty Bird Podcast is a science podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 85 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Dirty Bird Podcast, a science show with 85 episodes published.

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  Episode #84

  Episode 84: Dad Bod Bird: The Streak-Chested Antpitta

  Aug 4, 202634 minS1

  Hey hungry I'm Antpitta! The antpitta birds have a unique body shape with nearly non-existent tails, long skinny legs, and a big 'ole pot belly. They look more at home in front of a grill with a beer than in their South American rainforest habitat. Learn all about a very special Antpitta, the streak-chested antpitta in this episode. Or should we actually be calling it the Spectacled Antpitta? Join Dr. John to learn all about this bird species! . Intro music by Ricky Pistone and Outro Music by the Sidewalk Slammers . Bird sounds are from xeno-canto.org . Antpitta song 1 by Sue Riffe Antpitta song 2 by Alain Verneua Alarm Call 2 by Olaf Jahn Alarm call by Sam Olmstead

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  Episode #82

  Episode 82: Ospreys, OBX, and Children's Books: Interview with author Adrienne Palma on her book Oakley The Osprey

  Feb 25, 202640 minS1

  Kid friendly episode! Dr. John and nature/children's book author Adrienne Palma discuss her book Oakley The Osprey which is packed full of fun Osprey facts and amazing illustrations. Also, the book is set in the Outer Banks where Adrienne lives and Dr. John grew up as a kid- allowing them both to nostalgically talk about the beautiful OBX, how its featured in the books, and the wildlife (avian and otherwise!) found there. They also discuss the importance of teaching kids about nature and the great vehicle books are to educate the next generation on the animals we love. Baby Bo makes an appearance on this episode! . Check out all Adrienne's books at https://www.adriennepalma.com/ . Shout out also to illustrator of Oakley the Osprey Amber Rae Malott! Check her out at https://amberraewatercolor.com/pages/about

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  Episode #81

  Episode 81: Loosey Goosey (Barnacle Goose)

  Jan 20, 202646 minS1

  HONK! In this listener suggested episode, Dr. John covers his first species of the family Anseriformes (Ducks, Geese, Swans) by talking about the Arctic specialist the Barnacle Goose. This bird is super interesting- everything from its breeding strategy to avoid predators from the really interesting origin of its common name. Can you believe people used to think the Barnacle Goose was a crustacean and not a bird?! Learn how to identify this bird from its plumage and vocalizations. Also learn all about what it likes to eat and how it makes babies. Dr. John also explored the population status of the Barnacle Goose over time. Finally, we end the episode with good ole' evolutionary history and duck-dive into the origins of geese way back in the Cretaceous alongside dinosaurs. . Intro music by Ricky Pistone and outro by the Sidewalk Slammers. Check them out wherever you get your music . All Bird sounds are from Xeno-Canto.org . Intro call by David Darrel-Lambert . Yapping calls by Lars Edenius . Type A Call by Petter Westberg . Type B call by Patrik Aberg . Cacophony of Barnacle Geese by Hans Norelius

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  Episode #80

  Episode 80: Oh my Starling, Clementine (European Starling)

  Nov 24, 20251h 11mS1

  Listeners give this episode 5/5 Starlings! Love them or hate them, European Starlings are here to stay in their introduced range across every continent except Antarctica. Even though they eat crops, crash planes, and evict native birds from their nests these birds have some beautiful singing abilities, display an amazing flying pattern called murmurtions, and may be as smart as crows and ravens! Learn all about the European Starling with Dr. John. . Thanks to Volume Book store in Buckhannon, West Virginia for producing this episode! . Special thanks also to the book "Starlings: The Curious Odyssey of of a Most Hated Bird by Mike Stark for great background research https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/bison-books/9781496242020/starlings/ . Intro music by Ricky Pistone and Outro Music by the Sidewalk Slammers . All bird songs are from xeno-canto.org . Opening call by Olivier Swift . Starling song by Uku Paal . Starling mimicking birds call by Paul Marvin . Starling imitating siren call by Lee Alder . Starling whistle song by Timo Schnabel . Starling chatter by Barnard Collet . Staring Chatter 2 by David Bissett

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  Episode #79

  Episode 79: Whatever Floatz your Hoatz(in): The Farting, Fermenting Hoatzin!

  Oct 12, 202556 minS1

  The Hoatzin may stink but this episode doesn't! Join Dr. John as he talks about the incredible life history of this Amazon rainforest bird. This bird is truly unique- its the only bird that can fly, swim and climb. Its the only bird that's a foregut fermenter. And IT STINKS! Learn why this bird farts and burps so much, explore the biology behind its gut microbiome, and join it for its truly epic revolutionary journey that spans an ocean. . PLUS! We are finally joined on the show by Baby Bo and Lauren! . Intro music by Ricky Pistone and Outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers . All bird sounds are from xeno-canto.org . Opening Call by Carlos Delgado JUMABITA Grunting Call by Rosendo Fraga Pterodactyl sounds by Guy Kirwan

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