Nest-site selection is crucial for birds' breeding success and, therefore, studies on this topic
are critical in order to understand what features species need. This is particularly important …

Cooperative species have provided extensive evidence on the evolution of cooperation and
kin selection mechanisms, but they have been poorly studied in terms of sexual selection …

As aves podem se agregar a diversos tipos de insetos sociais (formigas, vespas, cupins).
Estas associações podem ser agrupadas em três tipos, um deles relacionado a atividade …

Understanding the evolution of cooperative breeding systems remains a central issue in
evolutionary biology. In this context, molecular tools have contributed greatly toward …

ABSTRACT The European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a cavity-nesting bird with great
invasive potential. As a result of human intervention, this bird is now distributed across all …

Reproductive adults in many bird species are assisted by non-breeding auxiliary helpers at
the nest, yet the impact of auxiliaries on reproduction is variable and not always obvious. In …

Different ecological parameters are associated with the selection of nests and breeding sites
in birds. Understanding nest-site selection and the subsequent consequences for …

Entender los factores que afectan la supervivencia de nidos de los carpinteros es una
herramienta fundamental para los gestores del ambiente, particularmente en hábitats …

Highlights•Flexibility in use of signals can provide cues about the function of these
signals.•Calls of campo flicker nestlings appear to be directed to conspecifics, as 'call-for …

In cooperative species, parental investment may be shared with auxiliaries. Kin selection
and other types of benefits have been proposed to explain the evolution of helping behavior …