BIOLOGY 343L
Biology of Birds
Rachel L. Wadleigh
Description from DukeHub
Lecture and lab course covering the ecology and evolution of the diverse class of birds. Students will learn important ecological and evolutionary principles using avian examples, become familiar with phylogenetically and globally diverse taxa, and develop skills identifying local birds of North Carolina. Topics include: the origin of birds, flight, vocal communication, behavior, sexual selection and conservation. Students will build knowledge of bird biology and biodiversity that is applicable across the tree of life. Prerequisite: Biology 202L or 203L
Skills
- lab workhas a lab component
AI-resilient: 1 of 5
- Yes: Physical, lab or field work · "lab"
- No: Live work with people
- No: Judgment someone is accountable for
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- No: Small, in-person format
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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