Field Notes: Ten Birds that Changed the World
From WXPR Field Notes by WXPR Public Radio
January 13, 2026 · 5 min
About this episode
The episode explores ten bird species with significant natural histories and their interactions with humans, based on Stephen Moss' book.
Stephen Moss’ book, “Ten Birds That Changed the World” is a fascinating exploration of ten bird species with remarkable natural histories and often, disastrous interactions with humans.
Topics covered
- birds
- natural history
- human interaction
- environment
- conservation
Keywords
- birds
- natural history
- human interaction
- Stephen Moss
- conservation
- environment
- species
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Ten Birds That Changed the World
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