WilsonOrnithSoc

WilsonOrnithSoc, 1 month ago to random

We know birds communicate with songs and calls - but apparently some species also gesture to each other with their wings! #ornithology https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wild-birds-gesture-after-you-to-insist-their-mate-go-first/

WilsonOrnithSoc, 3 months ago to random

Abstracts for #AFOSCOWOS24 are due March 15 — we hope you'll share your #ornithology with use this summer! https://afoscowos2024.org/call-for-abstracts/

WilsonOrnithSoc, 5 months ago to random

New research confirms that birds can adjust the blood flow to their long, bare legs to help regulate their body temperature—and the researchers speculate that evolving longer legs could help birds deal with climate change. #ornithology https://www.science.org/content/article/too-hot-too-cold-birds-use-their-legs-thermostat

WilsonOrnithSoc, 6 months ago to random

A new initiative is tracking the movements of Evening Grosbeaks in hopes of figuring out the causes of this species' decline. #ornithology https://www.audubon.org/news/beloved-winter-finch-decline-and-scientists-want-know-why

WilsonOrnithSoc, 7 months ago to random

Submitted by a member: The University of Wyoming is hiring an Assistant Professor specializing in #ornithology. For more information and how to apply, follow this link! https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/233280

WilsonOrnithSoc, 7 months ago to random

From the current WJO issue: Stopover singing is common in migrating male New World warblers but differs from song produced during breeding. #ornithology https://meridian.allenpress.com/wjo/article/135/2/199/495810/Stopover-singing-is-common-in-migrating-male-New

WilsonOrnithSoc, 9 months ago to random

One small bit of good news from the tragic wildfires on Maui: A center housing critically endangered native Hawaiian birds was spared thanks to the swift action of a staff member. #ornithology https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/11/climate/birds-fire-hawaii.html

WilsonOrnithSoc, 11 months ago to random

Know any undergrads considering graduate school in #ornithology? Point them toward our free Guide to Graduate Studies in Ornithology in the U.S. & Canada, compiled by volunteers from the WOS Student & Early Professional Committee. https://wilsonsociety.org/students-and-ep/guide-to-graduate-studies/