Hard Skills
ExpertAvian Specimen PreservationThe technical ability to prepare, skin, and stabilize bird specimens for long-term scientific study and museum display.
ExpertAvian Taxonomy and SystematicsThe expert classification of bird species based on morphology, genetics, and evolutionary relationships.
IntermediateMuseum Collection Management Systems (CMS)Proficiency in using specialized software platforms like Specify or Arctos to catalog and track specimen metadata and provenance.
AdvancedScientific Grant WritingThe ability to identify funding sources and craft technical proposals to secure financial support for research and acquisitions.
AdvancedWildlife Legal ComplianceDeep understanding of CITES, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and other regulations governing the transport and possession of specimens.