William V. DeLuca

Primary Interests

My research aims to understand the consequences of anthropogenically altered landscapes and climate on bird species distributions and population dynamics, with the specific goal of applying these findings to conservation decision-making and design. I work extensively with state, federal and nongovernmental organizations to accomplish these goals. All of my professional efforts have been motivated by a desire to apply rigorous science to inform policy and effect decision making to conserve biodiversity. My research often uses montane ecosystems to understand the interplay between habitat and climate as drivers of bird distributions. As a conservation biologist and ornithologist, I strive to include full life cycle ecology in every research question I consider.