Do Shorebirds Exhibit Mixed-Species Flocking Preferences?

Presentation Year

2025

College or Department

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)

This study analyzed flocking behavior of shorebirds present at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, examining if any two (or more) species significantly selected to flock with each other over other species, and what may have led to such a flocking preference (similarities in size, foraging behavior, etc.).

Permission to Publish Work

Yes

Primary Contact: First Name

Mason

Primary Contact: Last Name

Levy

Primary Contact: Email

mtl71@humboldt.edu

Primary Contact: I am a

Undergraduate Student

Primary Contact: Phone Number

8058866608