Course Details
Country:
Costa Rica
Institution:
Universidad Veritas
Course Title:
Tropical Birds
Course Number:
ENV 3100
Course Description:
This course will introduce the major topics in ornithology, with an emphasis on the
neotropical avifauna. The major topics of the course include those unique features that
make Neotropical avifauna a highlight among bird studies, including its evolutionary
relationships, a very high species diversity in the Neotropics, and the natural history of
Costa Rican birds. With its 900+ species of birds Costa Rica is a unique country as an
introductory Neotropical ornithological and birding experience. The two field trips will
introduce the main groups of birds present in Costa Rica, their behavior, and skills to
identify them.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
BIOL 435, BIOL 437
Attachment Files:
ENV 3100 Tropical Birds 2016.pdf
