Mammalogy and Field Ornithology

The course is designed and oriented to the learning of the objectives, preparation, recognition, manipulation and obtaining of data, through basic standardized techniques for the study of mammalogy and ornithology, in the field or laboratory. The introduction to these techniques will allow the participants to put into practice the necessary processes for programs or projects that involve sampling or monitoring, allowing them to complement the theoretical and field components, contributing to the development of skills and ethical behavior.

Objective

Introduce students to techniques for field studies of tropical terrestrial mammals and ornithofauna.

Specific objectives

• Introduction to sampling techniques for birds and mammals in tropical environments.
• Introduction to handling techniques, obtaining data on birds and mammals in tropical environments.
• Introduction to the treatment of birds and mammals in tropical environments.

Modality: Onsite

Duration: 36 contact hours.

Module I

  Field techniques for the study of mammals

• Instructor: Javier Fernández de Córdova

Introduction to the mammals of Ecuador:

• • Diversity, conservation status and endemism

Techniques for the study of mammals in the field:

• • Large and medium mammals
  • Small non-flying mammals (small rodents, marsupials, and shrews)
  • Small flying mammals (bats)

Identification techniques:

• • Identification keys
  • Search engines

Specimen Handling:

• • Handling of animals in the field, treatment and mobilization
  • Deposit and curation of specimens

Module II

 Bird monitoring techniques

• Instructor: Boris Adrián Tinoco Molina

Introduction to the birds of Ecuador:

• • Diversity, conservation status and endemism

Bird study techniques in the field:

• • count points
  • transects
  • Fixed lists
  • mist nets

Identification techniques:

• • field guides
  • Behavior
  • Silhouettes
  • Songs

Specimen Handling:

• • Management of animals in the field
  • Laboratory and field procedures for preparation and transport of specimens
  • Biosafety and ethical protocols in the handling of specimens

Once the activities and requirements for the development of the course have been fulfilled, the participants will receive the certificate of Approval of the course: "Mammalogy and Field Ornithology", based on the provisions of the Regulations of the Department of Continuing Education, that is, that the participant obtains a minimum of 70% in the academic evaluation and 80% attendance at face-to-face classes.

Course intended for students, ex-students of biology or the general public, with basic knowledge of biology and ecology, who are interested in the sampling techniques of the taxonomic groups to be dealt with in the course.

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General Public $100,00

UDA students $85,00

Accommodation and food costs will be borne by each participant.

Lodging costs: $5 per day ($15 for the three days of field work).

All debit and credit cards are accepted.

General Public $100,00 Code 1373

UDA students $85,00 Code 1374

UDA campus

Daves Jungle Reserve, in San Juan Bosco Morona Santiago.

formacion.continua@uazuay.edu.ec