Feral dogs can’t make up for vultures’ carrion consumption and carry risks of rabies.
Çağan Şekercioğlu
Decline of vultures and rise of dogs carries disease risks
February 11, 2022
What factors put Philippine birds at risk of extinction?
June 16, 2021
Correlating bird traits with extinction risk suggests some birds more endangered than previously thought.
U contributes to first-ever nationwide mammal survey
June 14, 2021
A new 50-state survey shows Utah in the top 10 nationally for raccoons, bobcats and red foxes.
Why lists of worldwide bird species disagree
April 7, 2021
Data gaps and species similarities may lead to undercounting biodiversity.
Warming climate slows tropical birds’ population growth rates
March 9, 2021
A 30-year study in Tanzania shows temperature-linked population declines in species important to forests.
Community science birding data does not yet capture global bird trends
July 7, 2020
More observations and more focus on common birds could fill the data gap.
‘Alien’ bird invasions
June 25, 2019
Research shows location is the biggest factor in successful “alien” bird invasions—which are also seen as negatively impacting native species.
Are coffee farms for the birds?
May 6, 2019
U researcher Çağan Şekercioğlu explores whether the expansion of coffee plantations is reducing tropical bird biodiversity.
Helping students succeed
April 16, 2018
Career and Professional Development Center recognizes faculty for their integral role in mentoring students and assisting in their professional journeys.
VULTURE CONSERVATION
July 3, 2017
HawkWatch International partners with the U to study raptors in Africa.