FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Oct. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:

Wayne Kuenzel's scientific career began with a fascination of birds and the biological mechanisms that make them behave the way they do.

His curiosity took him from early work in avian biology to a six-decade career studying the avian brain, neuroendocrine system, stress physiology and sensory pathways that have advanced the scientific understanding of how birds respond to their environment.

"Wayne Kuenzel is an exceptional scientist whose contributions to poultry science and our understanding of avian biology have had a lasting impact," said Jean-Francois Meullenet, senior associate vice president for agriculture research anddirector of the Arka...