Urban Barcode Research Project Team mortua avis
Program:
Urban Barcode Research Project
Year:
2021-22
Research Topic:
Wildlife
Taxonomic Group Studied:
Animals: Vertebrate

Project:

Patterns of Avian Window Collisions at the New York City College of Technology Campus
Students:
Sara Pagliuco, MASARRAH ABDUR-RAHMAN
Institution:
New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn
Mentors:
jeremy seto

Abstract:

This paper seeks to analyze possible patterns in avian bird strikes that have taken place on the New York City College of Technology Campus. To answer this question, sample tissue was taken from 14 dead birds that suffered from window collisions. This tissue is to be DNA barcoded using a Proteinase K protocol and vertebrate primers for PCR amplification. The dead birds found will also be sexed and compared to the overall avian demographics of New York City in order to counteract any richness or diversity issues. From an environmental perspective, this study is important to understand the statics and patterns behind which birds are more prone to crashes and why. Only with this data can possible solutions for preventing bird window collision be formed, saving the lives of millions of birds each year.

Poster:

DNA Barcoding Poster
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