Image: Jennifer Renteria, Smithsonian Institution
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I am an evolutionary ecologist. My research explores the evolution of morphological and behavioral adaptations in birds.
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Research Themes |
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Mountains
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Behavior
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Life History
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Mountains are some of the harshest environments animals live in. I study how birds have adapted to mountain life by modifying their physiology and behavior
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A bird's proximate behavior is intricately connected to the species' ecology and evolution. I am interested in understanding these connections.
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The life history of species is the product of millions of years of evolution. I am curious about how similar life histories result in convergent adaptations across the avian tree of life
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