Russell Balda
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Dr Russell P. Balda is an American ornithologist notable for his studies of the behavioral ecology of the Pinyon Jay
as well as for his work on spatial cognition in seed-caching birds. He was the 1998 recipient of the Cooper Ornithological Society
’s Loye and Alden Miller Research Award
, which is given in recognition of lifetime achievement in ornithological research
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Pinyon Jay
The Pinyon Jay is a jay between the North American Blue Jay and the Eurasian Jay in size. It is the only member of the genus Gymnorhinus, . Its overall proportions are very Nutcracker-like and indeed this can be seen as convergent evolution as both birds fill similar ecological niches...
as well as for his work on spatial cognition in seed-caching birds. He was the 1998 recipient of the Cooper Ornithological Society
Cooper Ornithological Society
The Cooper Ornithological Society , formerly the Cooper Ornithological Club, was founded in 1893 in California. Its name commemorates James Graham Cooper, an early California biologist. It publishes the ornithological journal The Condor and the monograph series Studies in Avian Biology...
’s Loye and Alden Miller Research Award
Loye and Alden Miller Research Award
The Loye and Alden Miller Research Award was established in 1993 by the Cooper Ornithological Society to recognize lifetime achievement in ornithological research...
, which is given in recognition of lifetime achievement in ornithological research
Ornithology
Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds. Several aspects of ornithology differ from related disciplines, due partly to the high visibility and the aesthetic appeal of birds...
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