G. M. Sutton Avian Research Center is one of the campuses operated by Oklahoma Biological Survey. Our records show the address as Bartlesville, OK, United States.
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The G. M. Sutton Avian Research Center in Bartlesville specializes in ornithology, delivering courses centered on bird conservation and research in northeastern Oklahoma's grasslands and woodlands.
- Avian Taxonomy and Identification: Field courses on recognizing Oklahoma's 400+ bird species, using calls, plumage, and migration patterns, with banding techniques for individual tracking.
- Bird Behavior and Ecology: Studies of nesting, foraging, and social interactions, incorporating ethology methods and habitat suitability assessments.
- Migration and Population Dynamics: Workshops on radar ornithology, stable isotope analysis, and demographic modeling to understand migratory routes and declines.
- Avian Health and Disease: Training in veterinary basics for birds, including parasite identification and disease surveillance in wild populations.
- Grassland Bird Conservation: Focused programs on prairie species like bobolinks and dickcissels, covering restoration and grazing impacts.
- Bioacoustics and Monitoring: Courses using sound recording and AI tools for passive monitoring, analyzing vocalizations for biodiversity indices.
- Public Education in Ornithology: Modules for citizen science, teaching protocols for eBird data collection and school outreach programs.
These courses, often held during peak migration seasons, offer hands-on learning exceeding 250 hours yearly, preparing participants for roles in wildlife biology and avian research, while contributing to long-term monitoring of Oklahoma's avian diversity amid habitat fragmentation.
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