Illinois Motus Network
The Illinois Motus Network is a collaboration of researchers and organizations that study animal movement across the state.
Migration Research
Our research focuses on the full annual life cycle of different migratory species and conservation implications.
Birds & Landcover Change
Our research focuses on characterizing the dynamic landscape of Illinois and how it influences the way bird species utilize it.
Bird Movement
Our lab utilizes radio telemetry to quantify and explain daily activity and energy expenditures for birds.
Population Trends & Monitoring
The lab generates and aggregates data from many sources to derive population trends of birds across the state and inform conservation decisions.