[EBB Sightings] Poisonous Birds in San Leandro?

Hi East Bay Birders . . . .

On Tuesday, May 5, Dr. Jack Dumbacher, curator of ornithology and  
mammalogy at the California Academy of Sciences will present the  
fascinating story of a rare chemical defense mechanism utilized by a  
common songbird in Papau New Guinea.  Dr. Dumbacher has recently  
returned from an expedition to PNG where he continues to unravel the  
amazing evolution of toxicity in the Pitohui songbird.  His studies  
have revealed that the source of the potent neurotoxin utilized by  
these songbirds is a beetle ingested by the Pitohui.

7:30 p. m., San Leandro Main Library, Karp Room.  300 Estudillo, San  
Leandro, 94577
Ohlone Audubon Society membership meeting.  No charge.  Refreshments.   
All are welcome.

Marilyn Trabert
Program Chair
Ohlone Audubon Society