The podcast episodes provided cover various aspects of ornithology, the scientific study of birds.

For example, episode Puffinology (PUFFINS) with Jill Taylor features an interview with an ornithologist who studies Atlantic puffins, providing insights into their biology, behavior, and conservation challenges. Similarly, episode Columbidology (PIGEONS? YES) Part 1 with Rosemary Mosco delves into the study of pigeons, which are a type of bird and fall under the broader field of ornithology.

Other episodes, such as The Avian Digestive System and Smologies #41: PELICANS with Juita Martinez, also cover topics related to bird biology, behavior, and ecology, which are all subfields within ornithology.