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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 6 MIN

EP11 - The Kids Who Help Scientists Find 1,900 Kinds of Birds in Colombia

from Big World, Little Ears · host Hippo Tom

Did you know one country is home to more kinds of birds than anywhere else on Earth? This episode takes kids on a vivid journey to Colombia, where a clever phone app is turning families and children into real-life bird scientists. We explore how pointing a camera at a colorful bird can send important information to researchers around the world — and why that matters for all of us. 🦜 Colombia has over 1,900 bird species — more than any other country 🔬 Kids using bird apps are helping scientists make new discoveries 🌍 Protecting birds in one country helps nature everywhere 💬 Ask your child: if you discovered a brand new bird, what would you name it?

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