We will investigate the effect resource petitioning can have upon two species of birds that exist within the same habitat. The goal of this study is to analyze differences between beak size and shape, habitat and how they obtain their food. We will use the University of Massachusetts Amherst avian collection to collect data on bill length, depth, and width from preserved bird skins. We will use this collection because it will allow us to compare beak measurements of different species using a primary source of data. We will also use reliable ornithology research articles to find information on habitat types, behavior, and diet that will be used to compare bird species.
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