Ph.D. Student Department of Biology Box 351800 University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195 206-543-0417 ctemple2@u.washington.edu
If you've seen banded song sparrows near Discovery Park, click here for information about how to let me know!
My work showing that other species eavesdrop on chickadee alarm calls has recently been featured in the popular press, with stories appearing all over the world! Here are links for a few of the stories: NPR's Morning Edition, New York Times, CNN, New Scientist, and ScienceNOW
I am generally interested in the evolution and ecological implications of animal behavior. Although my research interests and projects are quite diverse, the common theme seems to be related to understanding how organisms obtain, communicate, and use information in their environments. I began graduate studies at the University of Washington in 2003 where I work in Mike Beecher's Lab. My dissertation research is focused on understanding how young birds learn to sing and communicate with their songs. In particular, I'm examining the importance of social interactions for song learning in song sparrows (Melospiza melodia). Follow the links below to learn more about this and other recent research projects or view my curriculum vitae [or a short, 2 page version] for more information about me
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Song Learning in Song Sparrows |
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Mobbing Alarm Calls of Chickadees |
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Plant-Animal Interactions |
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Anti-Predator Behavior in Guppies |
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