Red Crossbill ©Konshau Duman
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The public is invited to join Yolo Bird Alliance and its members for the monthly general meeting on October 16, 2024, where Konshau Duman will give a presentation on the bird species, Red Crossbill. This event is free, and you do not need to be a member of Yolo Bird Alliance. The meeting is held at the Davis Senior Center at 646 A Street in Davis. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs until 8:50 p.m.
The Red Crossbill is a species complex containing 12 vocal, or call types in its North American range. Specialization to key conifers during periods of late winter scarcity has been the primary theory proposed to explain the evolution of these call types, yet the ecological differences between them remain elusive. Studies have shown different call types frequently overlap in breeding and nonbreeding distributions and are observed associating with many resources beyond their key conifer species, even during the critical periods. By assessing resource use and habitat associations of these call types and the associated movement patterns, Konshau will discuss how his research shows that Type 2 and Type 5 Red Crossbills show quite different patterns of occurrence in an area of frequent overlap in northwestern Wyoming. In addition, he will explain how habitat associations, migratory distance, and the associated behaviors could provide a barrier to gene flow between these populations. The findings of Konshau’s research will add to a small but growing body of literature on nomadic migration and adaptive radiation.
SPEAKER BIO
Konshau is a 3rd year PhD student at UC Davis. He has broad natural history oriented interests which are currently focused on vocal development and learning, nomadic migration, and diet. Konshau became interested in researching birds during his undergrad studies at UCD, and started birding in the area at that time as well.
The Yolo Bird Alliance fosters an appreciation of birds and other wildlife through educational programs and field trips, brings conservation issues to public awareness, and acts to preserve Yolo County bird life and habitat. To learn more about the Yolo Bird Alliance, visit its web page at https://yolobirdalliance.org/. You can also visit the Yolo Bird Alliance on Facebook. If you would like to join and the monthly newsletter, visit https://yolobirdalliance.org/join-renew-donate/.
DETAILS ON JOINING THE MEETING
Attend the Meeting in Person (In-Person Only)
Registration is not necessary to attend the meeting at the Senior Center.
Davis Senior Center
646 A Street
Davis CA