Nature 101: One Class, Many Forms: Exploring the Amazingly Diverse World of Modern Birds

In this talk, we will explore the amazing diversity of modern birds — from dazzling plumages to complex behaviors — and highlight how this single lineage has radiated into thousands of species and forms found across nearly every habitat on Earth. Thilina de Silva, Ph.D focuses on the taxonomic, morphological, behavioral, ecological, and genetic variation within birds today, emphasizing patterns of diversity and evolution in the context of their phylogenetic relationships.