Field Ornithology

Catalog description

BIO 302 is an introduction to the biology of birds and the methods of modern field studies. Emphasis will be on identification, life histories, ecology, behavior, and local species of birds. The course involves a major field component, supported by lectures and demonstrations that explore aspects of bird biology and ecology, such as bird morphology and flight, nesting and reproductive displays, diet and feeding behaviors, song, and migration patterns. Lecture and lab will include demonstrations, discussion, and required Thursday or Saturday field trips.