Limiting factors in avian populations

Jason Hill, Penn State University

October 7, 2009 @ 01:20 pm to 02:10 pm

10 Tyson

I will outline existing evidence for limiting factors in bird populations with a special eye towards grassland birds. This evidence will be used to defend my research on reclaimed strip mines in Pennsylvania. I will explore why it is so difficult to understand population processes for grassland birds inhabiting these habitats.