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Dr. Richard K. Simpson is a Research Fellow at the University of Windsor, specializing in evolutionary signal production in birds. His work bridges behavioral ecology, ornithology, and signal evolution through innovative field and laboratory approaches.
Research Themes include:
- Dynamic modulation of animal signals through behavior and environment
- Evolution of color signaling mechanisms in hummingbirds and warblers
- Comparative analysis of signaling systems across geographic gradients
His scientific contributions feature in publications like Ecology Letters (2018) and American Naturalist (2020), with notable methodological advances in signal recreation technology (lazy Susan apparatus) and full-spectrum photography. Current work explores color-song co-evolution with Dr. Stephanie Doucet and applied signaling research in vineyard management systems.
Research Highlights include:
- Disproving static color measurement paradigms in animal communication
- Documenting two evolutionary pathways for color appearance in hummingbirds
- Identifying migratory behavior as primary driver of sexual color dimorphism
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