When the forest goes silent: Effects of human foot traffic on communication and diversity of passerine birds.

Presentation Year

2024

College or Department

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

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

This project looked at the effects of human foot traffic on the vocalization frequency of passerine birds throughout three popular trails in Arcata. Results suggest pets have a greater impact on bird vocalizations than humans and that there may be differences in predator presence between trails that birds are responding to.

Permission to Publish Work

Yes

Primary Contact: First Name

Ruby

Primary Contact: Last Name

Andes

Primary Contact: Email

rja49@humboldt.edu

Primary Contact: I am a

Undergraduate Student

Primary Contact: Phone Number

7752212240