Why are Some Birds More Colorful?: The Evolution of Avian Ornamentation

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Organizer: Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Posted by:Christy

The Santa Barbara Audubon Society presents “Why Are Some Birds So Colorful?: The Evolution of Avian Ornamentation.”  Using birds to illustrate, Steve Gaulin explains sexual selection, and why male birds in particular have flamboyant displays during courtship. And it’s a lot more than just, “size matters.”

Tuesday, September 17  at 7:00 p.m.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Fleischmann Auditorium

Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

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