Overview:

Urban areas along migration routes pose significant risks to migratory birds due to threats that include building collisions and light pollution. I will report on investigating nocturnal migratory bird use of urban aerial habitats in Chicago, including how factors such as artificial lighting, landcover, building characteristics, atmospheric conditions, and species traits influence flight behavior and habitat use.

About Our Speaker:

Shu-Yueh “Winnie” Liao is a PhD student at the University of Illinois, Urbana. She studies bird migration, urban ecology, and conservation technology. Her work integrates acoustic monitoring, thermal cameras, and weather radar to explore how birds use urban airspace during migration.