1. komponenta

Lecture type	Total
Lectures	15
Practicum	15
Seminar	15

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

LECTURES
1. What is ornithology? History of ornithology. Notable ornithologists. Diversity and systematics of birds. 2. Basics of morphology and anatomy of birds. 3. The diversity of Croatian birds. 4. Adaptations of birds to diverse habitats. 5. Annual cycles in birds. 6. Bird migration. 7. Bird breeding. 8. Nesting and caring for the young in birds. 9. Vocalizations of birds. 10. Intelligence of birds. 11. Social behavior of birds. 12. Methods of bird research. 13. Population dynamics of birds. 14. Threats and conservation of birds. 15. Birds in popular culture.

PRACTICUM
1. Identifying bird species with a field guide 1. 2. Identifying bird species with a field guide 2. 3. Identifying bird species using vocalisations 1. 4. Identifying bird species using vocalisations 2. 5. Creation of artificial nesting places for birds. 6. Installation of artificial nesting places for birds. 7. Creation of bird feeders and waterers. 8. Installation of bird feeders and waterers. 9. Birdwatching in a settlement. 10. Birdwatching in a forest habitat. 11. Birdwatching in an open habitat. 12. Bird ringing and reporting of findings. 13. Monitoring of birds using the transect method. 14. Monitoring of birds using the point monitoring method. 15. Basics of bird photography.

SEMINAR
Various topics from ornithology.

1. Ornithology, Gill, Frank B., W. H. Freeman and company, New York. 2rd edition, 2007.
2. Ptice Hrvatske i Europe, Priručnik za prepoznavanje ptica, Svensson, L., Mullarney, K. i Zetterström, D, Udruga Biom, Zagreb, 2018.
3. Ptice tu oko nas, priručnik za učenike, Dolenec, Z., Školska knjiga, Zagreb, 2009.
4. Crvena knjiga ugroženih ptica Hrvatske, Tutiš, V., Kralj, J., Radović, D., Ćiković, D. i BArišić, S. (Ur), MZOPU, Zagreb, 2003.
5. Atlas ptica gnjezdarica grada Zagreba, Kralj, J. i Krneta D, Hrvatska agencija za okoliš i prirodu, 2015.

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