Background

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This project is testing how air quality affects bird behavior. In this project we will be doing ethograms and bird surveys.

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Question: How does air quality affect the behavior of bird species? 

Hypothesis: If the air quality rises then the behavior of birds will become more active.

Variables: Birds, Location , Air Quality, Time 

Data Collection: Qualitative and quantitative 

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About Ethogram

Ethograms are a way to collect data for various animal behaviors. The Ethogram sheet will contain information such as time of day, location , wind and sky conditions , and temperature. It will also include the different behaviors such as eating , resting , and cleaning. An ethogram sheet is also timed.  By this we can see the behaviors change over time.

 

About Bird Survey

A bird survey is a way to collect data of birds found in one location. The stationary bird survey requires you to stay in one location for a given time , and record the different species of birds that arrive in that location.

 

About bird behavior

 

• Birds use actions as a way to communicate to their surroundings

• Bird behavior includes

  • Fighting

  • Eating

  • Sleeping

  • Cleaning

  • Feeding young

  • Flying

  • Standing

- Bird behavior is different within species

- some birds are more territorial

- Movement , posture , flight pattern , feeding style.. ect. all help in identifying the differences of birds

 

Air quality

• Differs from location

• Air cast is used to test air quality

  • Captures humidity , sound , temperature , and particulate matter