Acopian Center for Ornithology

ORNITHOLOGY AT MUHLENBERG

Muhlenberg Bird/Glass Collision Research Featured in 'National Geographic

Glass is even more deadly to birds than previously thought, according to a new peer-reviewed study led by Professor of Ornithology Daniel Klem. But, unlike many environmental problems, the solutions are simple.

A man in a suit jacket sits near a set of drawers containing taxidermized bird specimens. — Biology Professor Daniel Klem with taxidermized bird specimens housed in the Acopian Center for Ornithology at Muhlenberg College.

The Acopian Center for Ornithology, established in 2006, houses a historic 2,000+ piece mounted bird collection, whose specimens average 100 years old and include many threatened, endangered and even extinct species.

Created with a bequest from local philanthropist Sarkis Acopian, the Center and its extensive research library are used by students, faculty as well as the Lehigh Valley community. The Center, associated with the Department of Biology, is committed to providing hands-on training in the natural sciences through specialized classes and collection-based research opportunities.

Two men sit at a table, hands clasped, in a room surrounded by taxidermized bird specimens.

About Us

Learn more about the people who maintain the Acopian Center of Ornithology at Muhlenberg and the local philanthropist, Sarkis Acopian, who established this unique research library and collection.

A view of large, clear windows with markings that make them visible to birds.

Birds and Windows

Learn about Professor Daniel Klem’s groundbreaking research about bird window collisions and what you can do to help save avian lives.