In June 2012, John began collaborating with the Wildlife Conservation Society, BirdLife International, the University of Kansas, Louisiana State University, and the Sam Veasna Centre to test the bird's plumage, genetics, and song.
Pada bulan Juni 2012, John mulai berkolaborasi dengan Wildlife Conservation Society, BirdLife International, Universitas Kansas, Louisiana State University, dan Sam Veasna Centre untuk menguji bulu burung, genetika, dan kicauannya.