ZO 214 - Ornithology

3 Credits

Outline Effective Date: 2023 Fall
Version # 11 (2023/2024)

Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 60
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the biology, behaviour, conservation, and natural history of birds that breed or migrate through the prairie provinces. During lecture and laboratory sessions students learn to identify birds, predominantly adult male birds, using plumage characteristics, size, shape, behaviour and habitat associations. Students additionally learn to identify selected birds, predominantly songbirds, using songs and acoustic displays.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None