D. James Mountjoy

D. James Mountjoy is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Knox College, where he has taught since 2001. His affiliations include previous work at Franklin & Marshall College and a research sabbatical at the University of Washington (2016-2017).

His research in behavioral ecology and ornithology examines avian communication systems, including:

• Song repertoire functions in Yellow-throated and Red-eyed Vireos
• Visual mate choice lateralization in birds
• Comparative analyses of song evolution across avian taxa
• Field studies in Costa Rica on song variation

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on animal behavior mechanisms, with recent work emphasizing visual mate selection and song learning. Early research centered on repertoire-migration correlations.

Grants and awards include:

• Knox Mellon Faculty Career Enhancement Grant (2016-2017)
• Knox Faculty Research Grant (2014)
• Franklin & Marshall Research Grant (2000)
• Hackman Fellowships for student research (1999, 2000)

He mentors undergraduates in field and lab research, with students contributing to publications on bat diversity and avian song. He holds master bird-banding permits and collaborates internationally.