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Thomas P. Hahn is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on understanding how animals adapt to environmental challenges through behavioral, physiological, and endocrine mechanisms, with particular emphasis on avian species. His work explores the impacts of climate change, stress responses, reproductive strategies, and migratory behaviors in birds.
Key research areas include studying the effects of environmental cues on avian physiology, the role of stress hormones in survival and reproduction, and the ecological consequences of behavioral flexibility in birds. He has conducted extensive studies on species such as red crossbills, golden-crowned sparrows, and Hawaiian endemics, utilizing GPS tracking and experimental approaches to uncover mechanisms underlying adaptive behavior.
Dr. Hahn’s research also addresses conservation challenges, such as the impact of introduced diseases like avian malaria on endangered Hawaiian songbirds. His work integrates field observations with laboratory-based physiological analyses to provide holistic insights into animal adaptation. His lab, the Animal Communication Lab, further investigates vocal communication and its role in social and reproductive dynamics.
Publications highlight trends in studying phenological mismatches, stress physiology, migratory flexibility, and the integration of environmental cues. While no specific awards or grants are listed, his contributions to avian behavioral and physiological ecology are substantial, with a focus on applied conservation and climate resilience.
