Heimo Mikkola
Chief Advisor
Researcher info
Institution
University of Eastern Finland
Department/faculty
Department of Biology
Contact information
heimomikkola@yahoo.co.uk
050-3717373
Keywords
biodiversity Manu Mystery Owl. new owl species San Isidro Mystery Owl
Research projects
This multinational research team wants to identify so far unknown (mystery) owl species recently seen and photographed in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Identification will use genetic sampling and voice recordings which will be compared with several museum skins and blood samples in the UK, US and The Netherlands in addition to owls in the number of university collections in South America. After the owls are correctly identified it is easier to secure their better conservation and to study the needs for biodiversity sustainablity in their vulnerable forest habitats.
Team
Dr. Elisa Bonaccorso, Mr. Juan Freile Ortiz and Mitch Lysinger