WOS Monthly Meeting December 2, 2024 online only via Zoom
Tom Bancroft on Raptors: Pondering their Evolution and Adaptations
Today, we think of raptors as carnivorous birds with hooked beaks and talons, but that definition has changed in the last 50 years. And not all birds we call raptors fit that description. We will explore this group by asking how, when, and where they evolved, and see how recent genetics have shed new light on bird evolution. Continental drift and climate stop convergence and divergent evolution has given us some fascinating birds. This talk will leave you with much to consider on your next birding expedition.
Thomas Bancroft has been a lifelong birder and naturalist. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology and an M.A. in Zoology from the University of South Florida, focusing on birds and their conservation. Thomas has served in leadership roles for National Audubon and The Wilderness Society. “Beyond the Wonder: An Ecologist’s View of Wild Alaska” is his recently published book.
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