Meet the curator

 
 
Associate Professor of Biology
Curator of Birds and Mammals
Ph.D., Biology - Northern Illinois University

Vincent A. Heig
Ornithology Collection


The bird collection is maintained by Dr. Chris Yahnke with the assistance of student employees. It currently contains about 2,000 specimens mainly from the United States. These specimens have been prepared as study skins, bones, and mounts.

​Contact the Curator

Christopher Yahnke
Office: TNR 478
Phone: (715) 346-2455
Fax: (715) 346-3624
Email: cyahnke@uwsp.edu

Collection Overview

Discover our outstanding displays and dioramas depicting animals in their native habitats.

Giving

Your generous gifts keep us going! Thank you for your support.