Winging it

UNC Charlotte Biology of Birds

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UNC Charlotte’s Biology of Birds class brings you Winging It, an entertaining and educational podcast about birds.

2023/09/24

Episode 3.6: Did the T. rex have feathers?

In this podcast, the listener will first learn about the first ever type of feather, called a “protofeather,” that began in dinosaurs. They will then learn about a dinosaur that had feathers and wings, called Archaeopteryx. The last part of the podcast will teach the listener about modern day feathers and how they have evolved. […]
2023/09/24

Episode 3.5: History of flight

The origin of bird flight is a complicated story. Studies of ancient fossils have provided the scientific world with insight into primitive stages of this evolutionary process. This new knowledge has allowed scientists to create a variety of theories for the origins of flight, but which one explains the truth? Join Brian and Aidan as […]
2023/09/24

Episode 3.4: From dinosaurs to birds

This podcast will talk about similarities that modern birds have with ancient non-aviantheropods. It will also talk about the evolution of flight in birds. We will also look closely at onebird and use it as supporting evidence for the two theories of wing evolution.
2023/09/24

Episode 3.3: This is a little Hawkward

As North Carolina becomes more urbanized birds have to adapt to these environments. An important species, the Red-Tailed Hawk, has been impacted by this urbanization. Luckily, they are better at adapting than other birds. Sunny Cooper from the Carolina Raptor Center helps us understand how these hawks are affected and what we can do to […]
2023/09/24

Episode 3.2: The Tawny Frogmouth

This podcast discusses the vocal calls, mating and hunting skills of the Tawny Frogmouth, which is a bird very similar to an owl.
2023/09/24

Episode 3.1: Wing v. Wing

Ever look at a bat or and wonder how these creatures can look so different but both fly? Well in this episode of Winging it we do a deep dive on the differences in membrane and feathered wings to try and make sense of these evolutionary wonders. Join us in finding out if membrane or […]
2021/05/29

All birds respond

All birds respond in many different–and sometimes–unique ways. Humans and other predators are typically evaded by birds through flight, but in very rare cases they can be poisoned. In a few living birds today such as the hooded pitohui and common quail, toxicity and poisonous traits can be seen and are an extreme example of […]
2021/05/28

Art in full flight

This podcast was focused mainly on the infusion of bird songs and their likeness into the arts that we appreciate today. It is set to highlight the nuances seen in poetry, music, stories, and social activism that provoke and answer critical questions about the evolution of birds as the worlds’ greatest singers and freedom symbols. […]

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UNC Charlotte’s Biology of Birds class brings you Winging It, an entertaining and educational podcast about birds.

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UNC Charlotte Biology of Birds
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2021年 - 2023年
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Winging it

Winging it

Episode 3.6: Did the T. rex have feathers?

Episode 3.5: History of flight

Episode 3.4: From dinosaurs to birds

Episode 3.3: This is a little Hawkward

Episode 3.2: The Tawny Frogmouth

Episode 3.1: Wing v. Wing

All birds respond

Art in full flight

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Winging it

集數

Episode 3.6: Did the T. rex have feathers?

Episode 3.5: History of flight

Episode 3.4: From dinosaurs to birds

Episode 3.3: This is a little Hawkward

Episode 3.2: The Tawny Frogmouth

Episode 3.1: Wing v. Wing

All birds respond

Art in full flight

簡介

資訊