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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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The basic of bird field identification using bird's appearance, behavior, and sounds; ageing and sexing of birds; identification of subspecies; moult in birds. The essentials of ornithological methodolog: trapping and ringing, types of ringing (the use of metal rings, colour rings, wing-tags, telemetry); modern methods or ornithological research (the use of data loggers and digital video-recorders).
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Observation, Demonstration
- Excursion
- 21 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 2 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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To learn bird identification in the field and basic methods of ornithological field research.
Student should be able to (after attending the course): - Identify birds in the field using various characteristics. - Apply methods of ornithological research in the field.
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Prerequisites
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The course is appropriate for all students interested in field ornithology - from beginners to advanced ornithologists.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance
Participating in at least three field excursions, appropriate skills in bird field identification and elementary knowledge of ornithological methodology. Equipment: binoculars (preferably 10x50), hiking boots, rainproof windbreaker, pocket money to cover the costs of traveling expenses, lodging fee, and allowance.
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Recommended literature
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Janda J. & Řepa P. Metody kvantitativního výzkumu v ornitologii.
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Svensson L., Mullarney K. a Zetterström D. (2012). Ptáci Evropy, severní Afriky a Blízkého východu. Nakladadelství Ševčík.
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van Duivendijk N. (2010). Advanced bird ID guide: The Western Palearctic. New Holland Publishers, London.
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