How, Why, and Which Birds Migrate in the Neotropics?
As earth-bound, bipedal creatures, our view of the world contrasts sharply with that of the miniature winged beasts we call songbirds.
Migratory songbirds are not likely to show fidelity to molting sites
By Jared Wolfe Linked paper: Effects of breeding and molt activity on songbird site fidelity by Luiza Figueira, Pedro Martins, C. John Ralph, Jaime L. Stephens, John D. Alexander, and Jared D. Wolfe, The Auk: …
Vermivora hybrids help identify the genomic basis of plumage coloration
Wood warblers are among the most diverse and colorful songbirds in the Americas. Originally named “Lawrence’s” warblers, a hybrid type resembles Blue-winged warblers, but they have the distinctive black face mask and black throat patch that is unique to Golden-winged warblers.
A Story About a “Gem”: The Rivoli’s Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens
However, I have developed a particular affinity for hummingbirds, thanks to their colorful feathers, incredible physiology, and graceful behaviors.
Large-Scale Coordinated Effort Sheds Light on Difficult-to-Study Arctic Shorebirds
Bird migration is one of the most spectacular wildlife phenomena on the planet, especially that of shorebirds that migrate thousands of miles every year.
Stay-At-Home Field Ornithology
What do you do when you have to teach field ornithology during a lockdown? This is the dilemma that I shared with many college instructors this spring.
Three Things You Should Know About Population Estimation
Population size estimation is experiencing a bit of a renaissance, due in no small part to the recent “three billion birds lost” paper by Rosenberg et al.
Supporting Science During a Pandemic
More Americans are discovering birding as a hobby during the pandemic, but for many ornithologists, bird research will look quite different this year.
Investigating Female Song Use in Black-Capped Chickadees
Bird song has long been considered a sexually selected signal, used predominantly by male songbirds for territorial defense and mate attraction.
Ocean or Mountain View: How to Choose a Summer Home in a Changing Climate
If you were searching for a summer home for your young family, would you choose a place amidst lush coastal meadows, or high up in the mountains?