David Lack

David Lack was a renowned British ornithologist and ecologist known for his research on bird behavior and evolution. He studied how birds choose mates, raise their young, and compete for resources. Lack's work helped explain why many bird species have specific breeding seasons and clutch sizes, suggesting these traits are optimized for survival and reproductive success within their environments. His ideas significantly influenced the fields of behavioral ecology and evolutionary biology, emphasizing that natural selection shapes bird behaviors to maximize their chances of passing on genes.