This project is looking for four volunteer field assistants to study the behavioural ecology of lance-tailed manakins from 15 February to 20 June 2012. Participants will be involved in work investigating questions such as how indirect genetic benefits affect female mate choice, why dominant males tolerate subordinate co-operators, and how male experience affects display performance. Responsibilities will include re-sighting colour-banded birds, daily maintenance of an automated detection system, conducting many hour-long behavioural observations at display sites, nest-searching through dense secondary-growth dry tropical forest, and mist netting birds for banding and blood sampling, as well as data entry and organizational tasks. Experience in one or more of these areas is strongly preferred. Applicants should have a very strong interest in animal behaviour, birds, and field biology. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled.
Upon successful completion of the field season, assistants will be reimbursed for round-trip airfare (maximum of £625) and will receive a one-time £312 stipend to help defray any personal costs of participation. Food, housing, and in-country transportation are also provided.
If you are interested in finding out more about this project you need to use VLA’a voluntary work information service.
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