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Small birds have incredibly rapid vision to see obstacles in their way and catch prey.
Since 2003, Jack Dumbacher has served as the Academy's curator of ornithology and mammalogy, using both fieldwork and collections to advance research on birds worldwide. Gayle Laird © California Academy of Sciences
The curator of birds and mammals is recognized for his collaborative research on biodiversity and conservation.
With 60,000 animals, 365 days of free admission, and dozens of member programs and perks, we think that free 13th month might come in handy.