Contribute Samples
The Bird Genoscape Project is a highly collaborative, multi-year project that relies on the participation and contributions of bird banders, avian biologists, and other partners from across the Western Hemisphere. While we welcome feather samples from any migratory or resident species, our protocols below categorize at which stage of the annual cycle we are seeking specific species’ samples.
Feathers: Based on your region, these protocols contain information about focal species of interest, requirements for electronic metadata, and how to collect, handle, store, and ship samples.
Blood: For those that have permission on their permit(s) to collect blood and would like to also contribute this sample type, please inquire about this protocol via email. Sampling kits that include lysis buffer tubes can also be provided upon request.
For any questions about the protocols, or other general inquiries including requests for pre-labeled BGP coin feather envelopes, please email our Lab Manager Amanda Carpenter.
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