William K. Freesland

Shifts in avian community composition across longleaf pine seral stages in a montane upland system

Longleaf pine ( Pinus palustris ) ecosystems historically covered much of the Southeastern United States but declined substantially due to land-use change and fire suppression, driving losses in associated avifauna. This prompted restoration efforts to reestablish frequent fire a...

Neck extensions during a putative defense display and mounting during incubation with subsequent tail-fanning in the Chuck-will’s-widow ( Antrostomus carolinensis )

Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) exhibit a wide range of behaviors that are often difficult to observe due to their nocturnal and crepuscular activity and cryptic coloration. Chuck-will’s-widows (Antrostomus carolinensis) are widely distributed in the Southeastern USA, yet detailed beha...