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Ordway Ecosystem Lab

Illustration of multiple bird species surrounded by leaves, bark, and flowers

Evolution

For birds, blending in may result in more diversity

April 24, 2023

The saying “Birds of a feather flock together” is being given new meaning by a study published in the Philosophical…Read More

Green-brown insect on long green leaves

Climate Change

Tropical insects are extremely sensitive to changing climates

September 14, 2022

Insects that are adapted to perennially wet environments, like tropical rainforests, don’t tend to do well when their surroundings dry…Read More

Loggerhead shrike

Collections

Birds’ eye size reflects habitat and diet, may predict sensitivity to environmental change

August 9, 2021

A new study shows the eye size of birds can reveal broad patterns of their biology and behavior, including where…Read More

person with butterfly case in collection

Awards & Honors

Florida Museum honors 2021 Austin, Bullen student research award winners

May 6, 2021

The Florida Museum of Natural History announced the 2021 winners of the Austin and Bullen Awards for student research and…Read More

rusty-colored bird

Life on Earth

Bright light bars big-eyed birds from human-altered landscapes

October 1, 2020

New research shows the glaring light in human-altered landscapes, such as livestock pastures and crop fields, can act as a…Read More

blue-gray bird

Life on Earth

How bird flocks with multiple species behave like K-pop groups

February 12, 2020

Birds of a feather don’t always flock together: Peer into a forest canopy, and you will likely spot multiple bird…Read More

Domestic cat

Life on Earth

Study finds cats No. 1 predator to urban mockingbird nests

May 5, 2011

A new University of Florida study shows cats are the dominant predator to mockingbird eggs and nestlings in urban areas, prompting conservationists…Read More

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Gainesville, FL 32611

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