Join Eastside Audubon Society and David Pearson for a virtual look at mate choice and mating systems of birds.
Birds are sexy but show a confusing array of behavior when it comes to choosing a mate, remaining “faithful”, or sticking around to help raise the chicks. This program will look at factors that make sense of who chooses whom, when staying with the original mate pays off, and when partner emancipation from childcare is the best option or not. But are these biological patterns of mating systems unique to birds, or has the human species gone down a similar evolutionary pathway?
David Pearson is a Research Professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University and received his PhD at the University of Washington under Gordon Orians. His research is focused on using the interaction of ecology, conservation, ecotourism, and education to develop methods that promote sustainable use of biodiversity.
Registration is required at the link below.
Where: Zoom Presentation
Host: Eastside Audubon Society