Mercedes S. Foster, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Mercedes S. Foster

zoologist and botanist

Date of Birth: 01-Aug-1942

Place of Birth: Oakland, California, United States

Profession: zoologist, ornithologist, botanist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Mercedes S.
Foster (born August 1, 1942) is an American zoologist who researched the evolution of lek behavior in birds, bird-plant interactions, and male-male cooperation in reproduction.
She is very active in conservation efforts, including training workshops, being a Scientific Advisor for the National Bio-inventory Program of Paraguay, as a Founding Director of the American Bird Conservancy, and as a Founder and Co-coordinator of the Latin American Library Enhancement Program.
She is also the Director and Editor of a program to publish handbooks giving "standard methods for measuring and monitoring the biodiversity of different groups of organisms".