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Clayton Delancey is a Researcher at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, specializing in avian ecology with a focus on habitat preferences and movement patterns of birds. He leads projects examining Ruffed Grouse genetic connectivity in North Georgia and employs acoustic monitoring and genetic sampling techniques. His research integrates population dynamics, climate adaptation, and conservation strategies for edge populations. Delancey holds an M.S. in Biology from Ball State University and B.S./A.S. degrees in Wildlife Science from Penn State.
Education:
- M.S. Biology, Ball State University
- B.S. Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Penn State University
- A.S. Wildlife Technology, Penn State University
Research Interests: Delancey investigates habitat selection, dispersal mechanisms, and genetic connectivity in avian species. His work emphasizes migratory patterns, edge population dynamics, and conservation applications through stable isotope analysis, geolocator tracking, and acoustic monitoring. Current projects focus on songbird breeding ecology and population viability assessments.
Labs/Affiliations:
- Chandler Applied Ecology Lab (Spatial Population Dynamics)
- Bothwell Conservation Genetics Lab
- G.A.M.E. Lab (Dr. James Martin)
Key Research Themes: His 2020-2024 studies reveal migration corridors for Cerulean Warblers, Northern Saw-whet Owls, and Northern Bobwhite, while 2018-2022 work addresses post-fledging survival and hybridization events in warbler species. Recent findings highlight climate-driven dispersal patterns in trailing-edge populations.
