Eric B. Liebgold Liebgold Lab Research
RESEARCH ON WILDLIFE COLOR VARIATION
Our current research focus is on movements and survival of color polymorphic species including red and gray Eastern Screech Owls and nighthawk species, melanistic Eastern Hognose Snakes as well as rare color morphs of birds and other species.
For Eastern Screech Owls and Eastern Hognose Snakes and rare color morphs, we are interested in color polymorphism, diet, and habitat selection. Previous and continuing work includes studying populations of species of conservation concern including endangered Spotted Turtles, Eastern Diamondback turtles and Tiger Salamanders and color polymorphism in red and lead-back Red-Backed Salamanders
With undergraduate and graduate students, the Liebgold Lab uses hands-on bird banding and color analysis in field studies of common and rare color variation, and also asking wildlife conservation questions.
Reports of rare color variation in birds & other animals to study are also always welcome! Especially in MD, DE, VA & PA
Birds banded & handled with appropriate state & federal permits.
