Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 18, 2016
• Invested on: February 17, 2017

For his development of ground breaking research techniques in ornithology and for his lifelong leadership in nature conservation.

Bruce Falls was a pioneer in ornithology and a leader in nature conservation. A professor at the University of Toronto, he conducted more than 35 years of groundbreaking field studies of birds and small mammal populations in Algonquin Park. Notably, he developed a sound playback technique for studying birdsong that continues to be widely used in studies of bird and animal communication. In addition, he was instrumental in founding the Nature Conservancy of Canada and Bird Studies Canada. His lifelong efforts have helped protect species and habitats across the country.