Abstract

Conservation management of birds often involves manipulating species at the population level by enhancing habitats, providing nesting sites and/or foods or controlling predators and pathogens. Manipulating the productivity of breeding birds can happen either in the wild or in captivity. This subject focuses on the areas of ornithology associated with … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

The role of wild and captive conservation;Conservation management of threatened species in the wild and in captivity;Conservation genetics;Avian health and diseases;Translocation and reintroduction of birds;Evolutionary consequences of conservation management; andConservation management case studies.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
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be able to critically appraise the role of wild and captive conservation strategies;
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be able to identify and critically assess the appropriate management techniques of birds in the wild and in captivity;
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be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the management of birds in the wild and in captivity;
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be able to apply an understanding of conservation genetics and the evolutionary consequences of conservation management; and
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be able to critically evaluate avian health and diseases.