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Charles R. Brown is a Professor in the Department of Biological Science at The University of Tulsa’s College of Health & Natural Sciences. A behavioral ecologist with 43 years of continuous field research on cliff swallows in western Nebraska, he has made significant contributions to understanding social behavior, disease ecology, and rapid evolutionary changes in birds.
- Ph.D., Princeton University
- B.A., Austin College
His research explores:
- Evolutionary trade-offs in colonial living, including parasite transmission and intraspecific brood parasitism
- Adaptive morphological changes in response to climate pressures
- Behavioral shifts to avoid anthropogenic threats (e.g., road traffic)
- Host-parasite-virus coevolution dynamics
Scientific awards include
- 2022 University Outstanding Researcher Award
- 2011 Animal Behavior Society Exemplar Award
- 2009 American Ornithologists’ Union Elliot Coues Award
- 2003 Cooper Ornithological Society Harry R. Painton Award
Contact: 330D Oliphant Hall | charles-brown@utulsa.edu
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