Personnel

  • Curators
    • Dr. David Mindell
      • Systematics of avian families and orders using molecular traits.
      • Conservation genetics of birds of prey
      • The coevolution of birds and retroviruses
      • Publications
    • Dr. Jeff A. Johnson
      • Phylogenetics and population/conservation genetics
      • Currently working on various projects associated with birds of prey in conjunction with Dr. Mindell
      • The Peregrine Fund, and North American grouse
    • Dr. Robert B. Payne(retired)
      • Evolution and behavior of parasitic finches
      • Continues a long term study of population biology and acoustic communication in Indigo Buntings
      • Publications
    • Dr. Robert Storer (retired)
      • The biology of grebes, including their behavior, anatomy, fossil history, and parasites, with the aim of elucidating their evolution
      • Recently prepared a monograph on metazoan parasites and is collecting material for a general work on grebe biology
      • American Ornithologists' Union committee Member
  • Collections Manager
    • Janet Hinshaw
      • Collection Manager and Librarian for the Wilson Ornithological Society Since 1974.
  • Division Secretary
    • Beverley Dole