RT37: Recent advances in the biology of swifts
Charles T. Collins1 & Michael K. Tarburton2
1Department of Biological Sciences, California State University, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA, fax 562 985 8878, e-mail ccollins@csulb.edu; 2Pacific Adventist University, Private Mail Bag, Boroko, NCD, Papua New Guinea, e-mail tarburton@dg.com.pg
Collins, C.T. & Tarburton, M.K. 1999. Recent advances in the biology of swifts. In: Adams, N.J. & Slotow, R.H. (eds) Proc. 22 Int. Ornithol. Congr., Durban:3229. Johannesburg: BirdLife South Africa.
Although swifts (Apodidae) are widely distributed around the world, the number of researchers specialising in their study is low and geographically scattered. Thus it is only at international meetings like the I.O.C. that several swift specialists can meet to discuss their work. This round table session is designed to provide a forum for the discussion of recent developments in the study of swifts. Of particular interest is the review of both continuing long-term studies and also any new ones. The identification of information gaps and poorly studied species is also to be included. Information regarding an extensive bibliography of the Apodidae, to be on-line and Web accessible in 1999 will also be presented.