Social Science Is an Integral Part of Neotropical Bird Conservation
Human dimensions are critical in understanding, preserving, and managing birds that eat crop pests, provide economic opportunities, and bring us joy.
Unraveling the Origins and Family Tree of the Euphonia and Chlorophonia Finches
In the first year of my PhD, I spent a lot of time studying the phylogenetics literature to spark ideas for research into the diversification of songbirds in the Americas.
Helping Migratory Birds While We Drink Our Coffee
The Andean mountains of Colombia, my homeland, are home to the world’s highest diversity of birds and are a major coffee-producing region.
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.
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.