Contributing to the Knowledge of Avian Ecology

The UM Bird Ecology Lab contributes to knowledge of avian ecology through a combination of original research, long-term and ecological effects monitoring, education, and community engagement.

Our committed and passionate scientists actively seek out and use the best available protocols, field techniques and data analysis methods to assess ecosystems in a rapidly changing world.

445

Bird Species Recorded in the State of Montana 

as of July 10, 2023

See the official state list of Montana birds here

35,433

 

Birds Banded by UMBEL Since 2006

 

Read about the North American Bird Banding Program here

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Tracking Devices Deployed on 9 Species

to better understand bird movement

Learn more about the Motus Tracking System and follow our birds here