An increasing number of studies find females to base their mate choice on several cues.
Why this occurs is debated and many different hypotheses have been proposed. Here I …

The power of sexual selection to drive changes in mate recognition traits gives it the
potential to be a potent force in speciation. Much of the evidence to support this possibility …

The origin of biological diversity, via the formation of new species, can be inextricably linked
to adaptation to the ecological environment. Specifically, ecological processes are central to …

Behavioral Ecology of Tropical Birds, Second Edition provides the most updated and
comprehensive review on the evolution of behavior in tropical landbirds. The book reviews …

Throughout their lives animals must complete many tasks, including finding food, avoiding
predators, attracting mates, and navigating through a complex and dynamic environment …

Some of the most spectacular and diverse traits in animals are the signals used to attract
mates. Closely related species often differ dramatically in signaling traits, in spite of similarity …

Construction behaviour occurs across the entire spectrum of the animal kingdom and affects
the survival of both builders and other organisms associated with them. Animal Architecture …

Molecular studies of speciation in birds over the last three decades have been dominated by
a focus on the geography, ecology, and timing of speciation, a tradition traceable to Mayr's …

The spectacular diversity in sexually selected traits in the animal kingdom has inspired the
hypothesis that sexual selection can promote species divergence. In recent years, several …

Both ornaments and weapons of sexual selection frequently exhibit prolific interspecific
diversity of form. Yet, most studies of this diversity have focused on ornaments involved with …