Nick Russo
@nicholasjrusso.bsky.social
Postdoc at Harvard University studying animal-landscape interactions in African ecosystems
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Countries agreed Wednesday to new limits on the international trade in African hornbills.
The new protection comes after reporting from Yale Environment 360 detailed the burgeoning global sale of African hornbill parts.
The new protection comes after reporting from Yale Environment 360 detailed the burgeoning global sale of African hornbill parts.
Countries Agree to New Protections for Embattled African Hornbills
e360.yale.edu
December 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Countries agreed Wednesday to new limits on the international trade in African hornbills.
The new protection comes after reporting from Yale Environment 360 detailed the burgeoning global sale of African hornbill parts.
The new protection comes after reporting from Yale Environment 360 detailed the burgeoning global sale of African hornbill parts.
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Researchers are seeing a disturbing rise in the trade of African hornbills, both in local voodoo markets and online on Instagram, Etsy, and eBay.
The birds have scant legal protection, despite playing a key role in the seeding of African forests.
The birds have scant legal protection, despite playing a key role in the seeding of African forests.
A Troubling Rise in the Grisly Trade of a Spectacular African Bird
Researchers are finding a disturbing uptick in the trade of African hornbills and their body parts in West African voodoo markets and globally on the internet. Conservationists want international prot...
e360.yale.edu
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Researchers are seeing a disturbing rise in the trade of African hornbills, both in local voodoo markets and online on Instagram, Etsy, and eBay.
The birds have scant legal protection, despite playing a key role in the seeding of African forests.
The birds have scant legal protection, despite playing a key role in the seeding of African forests.
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On August 21st, I'll be super excited to catch up with Nick and hear about what he's learned about these amazing creatures.
Join us for a discussion about hornbills, hardwoods, satellite tracking and birds as tree farmers.
Free and open to anyone!
binoculars-to-binomials.disco.co/p/btb-thursd...
Join us for a discussion about hornbills, hardwoods, satellite tracking and birds as tree farmers.
Free and open to anyone!
binoculars-to-binomials.disco.co/p/btb-thursd...
August 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
On August 21st, I'll be super excited to catch up with Nick and hear about what he's learned about these amazing creatures.
Join us for a discussion about hornbills, hardwoods, satellite tracking and birds as tree farmers.
Free and open to anyone!
binoculars-to-binomials.disco.co/p/btb-thursd...
Join us for a discussion about hornbills, hardwoods, satellite tracking and birds as tree farmers.
Free and open to anyone!
binoculars-to-binomials.disco.co/p/btb-thursd...
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Thrilled to share our new article in @pnas.org highlighting global gaps in where we study animal movement—and outlining the next generation of smart bio-loggers.
👉 Read the full study in PNAS: lnkd.in/exP8NCeZ
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👉 Read the full study in PNAS: lnkd.in/exP8NCeZ
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July 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Thrilled to share our new article in @pnas.org highlighting global gaps in where we study animal movement—and outlining the next generation of smart bio-loggers.
👉 Read the full study in PNAS: lnkd.in/exP8NCeZ
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👉 Read the full study in PNAS: lnkd.in/exP8NCeZ
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To all Animovers out there: Our next workshop will take place from the 30th of November until the 13th of December 2025. More information about location, price and how to apply will follow soon....🤗🐒🦥🌎🐸🐊🕷️🪱
February 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
To all Animovers out there: Our next workshop will take place from the 30th of November until the 13th of December 2025. More information about location, price and how to apply will follow soon....🤗🐒🦥🌎🐸🐊🕷️🪱
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Page charges? Gone!
Publication date = date published online!
THANK YOU @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social for breaking down barriers to publishing in the #WilsonJournalOfOrnithology.
Today's announcement is the realization of a long-term plan I've been advocating for years!
Publication date = date published online!
THANK YOU @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social for breaking down barriers to publishing in the #WilsonJournalOfOrnithology.
Today's announcement is the realization of a long-term plan I've been advocating for years!
December 13, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Page charges? Gone!
Publication date = date published online!
THANK YOU @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social for breaking down barriers to publishing in the #WilsonJournalOfOrnithology.
Today's announcement is the realization of a long-term plan I've been advocating for years!
Publication date = date published online!
THANK YOU @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social for breaking down barriers to publishing in the #WilsonJournalOfOrnithology.
Today's announcement is the realization of a long-term plan I've been advocating for years!
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With increased funding for 2025!! WOS continues to prioritize support for students in #ornithology.
Applications are open for WOS Research Grants AND Burtt Undergraduate Mentoring Grants! Whether you're an undergrad, grad student, or early-career professional, we're here to support your #ornithology research. https://wilsonsociety.org/2024/12/02/research-mentoring-grant-applications-now-open-2/
December 2, 2024 at 9:02 PM
With increased funding for 2025!! WOS continues to prioritize support for students in #ornithology.
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Applications for our Student & Early Career Mentoring Program are now open! Participants receive full funding to attend #WOS2025 plus a range of #ornithology professional development opportunities. https://wilsonsociety.org/students-and-ep/mentoring-program/
November 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Applications for our Student & Early Career Mentoring Program are now open! Participants receive full funding to attend #WOS2025 plus a range of #ornithology professional development opportunities. https://wilsonsociety.org/students-and-ep/mentoring-program/
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Have you checked out our free Guide to Graduate Studies recently? Compiled by volunteers from our Student & Early Professional Committee, it's a great resource for any undergrads interested in studying #ornithology in grad school. https://wilsonsociety.org/students-and-ep/guide-to-graduate-studies
Guide to Graduate Studies in Ornithology in the United States and Canada
Information for undergraduates about graduate degree programs in ornithology.
wilsonsociety.org
November 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Have you checked out our free Guide to Graduate Studies recently? Compiled by volunteers from our Student & Early Professional Committee, it's a great resource for any undergrads interested in studying #ornithology in grad school. https://wilsonsociety.org/students-and-ep/guide-to-graduate-studies
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This blog post tells the #storybehindthepaper and shows how vegetation structure influences hornbill movement decisions and resulting patterns of seed dispersal. 🌱
https://buff.ly/3C4dSFf 🌏 🧪
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https://buff.ly/3C4dSFf 🌏 🧪
@nicholasjrusso.bsky.social
October 31, 2024 at 2:00 PM
This blog post tells the #storybehindthepaper and shows how vegetation structure influences hornbill movement decisions and resulting patterns of seed dispersal. 🌱
https://buff.ly/3C4dSFf 🌏 🧪
@nicholasjrusso.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/3C4dSFf 🌏 🧪
@nicholasjrusso.bsky.social