Dustin G. Reichard

This study measures corticosterone levels in budgerigars to assess stress from human presence, restraint, and social stress transmission, finding that repeated handling and restraint cause significant stress, while social stress transmission is limited.

The study assesses the repeatability of nest defense in female northern house wrens across different predator types and threat levels, finding it repeatable for similar and unknown risks but not for high-risk predators.

The paper uses AI and citizen science data to show that a 2024 solar eclipse caused significant behavioral changes in North American birds due to disrupted light cycles.

The study examines nest construction repeatability in House Wrens, finding that cup composition is repeatable but nest dimensions are cavity-driven and not linked to fitness.