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Okay, But... Birds

Scott Taylor

Booking Overview

This is a science interview show focused on bird biology, behavior, ecology, and conservation, with recurring interviews featuring academic researchers and leaders at bird-focused conservation organizations. Credible pitch candidates include ornithologists, avian biologists, wildlife ecologists, conservation scientists, and researchers with accessible findings about bird life; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong subject-matter expertise and institutional credibility.

Metrics

Episodes: 44

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 763 subscribers

Instagram: 8.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@okaybutbirds.com

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Host

Scott Taylor - Evolutionary biologist who explores bird science, behavior, ecology, and conservation through accessible storytelling and expert interviews.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Academic researchers, evolutionary biologists, ornithologists, avian ecologists, and conservation leaders with specialized expertise in bird biology or habitat protection and the ability to explain research accessibly.
Required Achievements:  
Advanced research degrees or university appointments, Published scientific research in avian biology, ecology, or conservation, Leadership roles at bird-focused research or conservation organizations, Fieldwork or long-term studies involving bird populations, behavior, physiology, or habitat

Recent Guest Discussions

Andy Caven - Sandhill And Whooping Crane Conservation, Wet Meadows, Habitat Protection, Private Ranches, And The Platte River.

Ryan Terrill - Feather Replacement, Molt, The Biological Costs Of Growing New Feathers, And Migration-related Feather Demands.

Cody Limber - Feather Structure, Development, Cellular Biology, Pigmentation, Pattern Formation, And The Evolutionary Origins Of Feathers.

Etienne Rouby - Albatross Longevity, Life History, Fisheries-related Conservation, Seabird Monitoring, And Sex-specific Reproductive Patterns.

Anusha Shankar - Hummingbird Metabolism, Energy Budgets, Torpor, Migration, Feeding Ecology, And Field Research Methods.

Recent Topics

Science, Ornithology, Avian Biology, Bird Conservation, Animal Behavior

Episodes

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Okay, but how terrifying were terror birds?

October 08, 2026

E43. For millions of years, South America’s top predators weren’t cats or bears. They were birds, some taller than a person. Paleontologist Dr. Federico "Dino" Degrange of the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba joins us to ask whether terror birds really earned their name. In this episode, you'll hear about: The surprising weapon a terror bird actually used to bring down its prey What left bite marks on one of the biggest terror birds ever found Why the last terror bird standing was one of the s...

Okay, but what happens when a bird gets sick?

October 01, 2026

E42. Birds get sick too, and a lot of what happens next looks surprisingly familiar. Dr. Andrea Townsend of Hamilton College has spent two decades following American crows through outbreaks, and she walks Scott through what illness really does to a bird, from the family it belongs to down to the clever brain it depends on. In this episode, you'll hear about: The surprising way crows choose their partners, and what it costs them when disease comes around What a stomach bug does to one of the c...

Okay, but griffins, and ligers, and birds, oh my!

September 24, 2026

E41. Centaurs, mermaids, minotaurs: we have been inventing creatures that are two things at once for as long as we have told stories. Birds do it for real. Dr. Glaucia Del-Rio of the Florida Museum of Natural History studies two Amazonian antbirds that meet where a river runs out, and what their offspring say about where one species ends. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why a river can be an impossible barrier for a bird with perfectly good wings, and what researchers found when they carr...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Okay, But... Birds?

Okay, But... Birds is hosted by Scott Taylor. Its publicly listed email is hello@okaybutbirds.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Okay, But... Birds?

The publicly listed email for Okay, But... Birds: hello@okaybutbirds.com.

How many listeners does Okay, But... Birds have?

Podseeker estimates Okay, But... Birds reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Okay, But... Birds?

Okay, But... Birds typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Academic researchers, evolutionary biologists, ornithologists, avian ecologists, and conservation leaders with specialized expertise in bird biology or habitat protection and the ability to explain research accessibly. Common among recent guests: Advanced research degrees or university appointments; Published scientific research in avian biology, ecology, or conservation; Leadership roles at bird-focused research or conservation organizations. Recent guests include Andy Caven, Ryan Terrill, and Cody Limber.

How hard is it to get booked on Okay, But... Birds?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Okay, But... Birds cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Ornithology, Avian Biology, Bird Conservation, and Animal Behavior. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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