Scytalopus Tapaculos, a Continental Non-Adaptive Radiation
Birds in the tapaculo genus Scytalopus are a perennial source of headaches for ornithologists interested in species limits.
Category: Guest Posts
Is the Darién Region of Colombia a Migratory Bottleneck for Neotropical Migrants?
Our passion for migratory birds and curiosity to reveal the mysteries of migration took us to one of the most spectacular regions of Colombia: the Darién.
Birds Provide a Boost to Corn but Not Soybean Crops in the Midwest
The Midwest’s vast seas of corn and soybeans are not known for their bird abundance or diversity, but if you look in the right places, the birds are there.
A Utilitarian Argument for Sunbird Conservation
I can distinctly remember why I became interested in the number and relative frequency of food plants for African sunbirds that are useful to humans.
Three New Pieces to the Tapaculo Puzzle Provide A Window Into Andean Species Diversity
Unraveling the mysteries of Neotropical bird diversity has captured the attention of scientists for more than 100 years.
How Do Raptors’ Diets Affect Their Mercury Exposure?
It was my experiences as a hawk counter that first drew me to studying raptors as a master’s degree student at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Pinnipeds Can Create Conservation Challenges When Birds Are on the Menu
When hungry sea lions started using an important wetland in Chile like an all-you-can-eat swan buffet, local authorities were taken by surprise.
Do Foragers of a Feather Flock Together?
If you were to go birdwatching along a forested trail during the Florida winter, chances are you wouldn’t encounter much at first.
Testing Tree Swallow Nestlings’ Parasite Susceptibility
In many bird species, the eggs in a clutch don’t necessarily hatch at the same time, creating a hierarchy of size within broods.
Taking a Closer Look at Bird–Window Collisions
You have probably heard the startling impact of a bird hitting a glass pane, or perhaps you’ve come across a dead bird beneath a window. While the effect on the bird was lethal, you were likely affected by that event too.