Clint Boal, PhD
Assistant Unit Leader - Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Research Interests
Clint directs research targeted at building upon our basic understanding of species and systems while meeting the more applied management information needs of natural resource managers. His primary research interest is the ecology and conservation of birds of prey, especially as high trophic level members of biotic communities. Second is a focus on ecology and conservation of wildlife in arid environments; this has become especially relevant in context of climate change. Third is the ecology of avian species in the tropics, including how both resident and migrant species cope with severe weather events, anthropogenic driven landscape changes, and climate changes.
Teaching Interests
Clint teaches courses in Raptor Ecology, Structured Decision Making in Natural Resources Management, and Advanced Nongame Ecology; he also co-teaches a course in Tropical Ecology and an undergraduate field course in Tropical Avian Ecology.
Professional Experience
Assistant Unit Leader, Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, 2000- current
Education and Certifications
Ph D University of Arizona 1997
MS University of Arizona 1993
BS University of Arizona 1991