Waring, George H. 1999. North American Game Birds of Upland and Shoreline as well as Selectively Managed Species, 7th Edition. External anatomy, including feather tracts, types and characteristics of feathers, anatomical nomenclature, and criteria for sex and age determination Internal anatomy, giving special note to digestive and reproductive systems Sequential laboratory study of species, including identification, sex and age determination, and adaptations. The more you master the above material and read current literature, the more you will be capable of sound decisions regarding conservation and management.
Self instruction is necessary.
Project must be on the species assigned, have prior approval regarding breadth, be comprehensive, and meet requirements of laboratory instructor. The final typed bibliography should be submitted one week before final Lab Practical Exam.