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This project aims
to explore the life of birds, in particular
during their reproductive season, when their
activities reach the top, and it is possible
to listen to their calls and songs, follow
the making of their nests, the laying of the
eggs and the parental cares. The course will
concern the identification of the species,
the ecology of birds, the behaviour, the
different ecological niches, the
interactions among different species. It
will focus on the italian species and it
will include theorical lectures and field
work.
- Lesson 1. Morphology, phylogeny
and systematics (3hr, morning):
morphological features and physiology of
birds; adaptations to fly; structure of
feathers and plumes; the wing; different
kind of flight; orders of italian birds
and most important species.
- Lesson 2. Field work (afternoon):
birdwatching and listening of calls and
songs, in woods and countryside.
- Lesson 3 (nocturnal): listening
and identification of calls and songs of
owls and other nocturnal species, in
village.
- Lesson 4. Field work (full day):
birdwatching and listening of calls and
songs, in riparian environments, woods and
countryside.
Participants are
kindly requested to bring binoculars (best
7x30 or 8x30 or 7x40) and comfortable
wearing for excursions.
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