Morton, Eugene
Dr.
Behavioral ecology and evolution of behavior with a focus on tropical birds, mating systems, migration and vocal communication.
Positions
- Senior Scientist Emeritus, National Zoological Park 1974 - 2005
Background And Education
Education And Training
- B.S., Denison University, Granville, Ohio
- M.S., Yale University
- Ph.D., Yale University
- Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute , Ecological Sources of Selection on Avian Sounds 1964 - 1968
Publications
Selected Publications
-
Article
- Multiple Choice Question. Natural History. 126:48-48. 2018
- Chiver, Ioana, Jaramillo, Cé, and Morton, Eugene S. 2017. "Mobbing behavior and fatal attacks on snakes by Fasciated Antshrikes (Cymbilaimus lineatus)." Journal of Ornithology, 158, (4) 935–942. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10336-017-1452-9. 2017
- The function of seasonal song in a tropical resident species,the Red-throated Ant-tanager (Habia fuscicauda). Journal of Ornithology. 156:55-63. 2015
- Seasonal variation in male testosterone levels in a tropical bird with year-round territoriality. Journal of Field Ornithology. 85:1-9. 2014
- Comparison of the mating systems and breeding behavior of a resident and a migratory tropical flycatcher. Journal of Field Ornithology. 78:40-49. 2007
- Incubation delays territory defence by male blue-headed vireos, Vireo solitarius. Animal Behaviour. 73:143-148. 2007
Contact
Location
- National Zoological Park Academic Department
