Modernization of urban buildings can decrease the availability of nesting sites in buildings,
leading to sudden decreases in the density of avifauna. In this study, we investigated the use …

Insectivorous birds provide key ecosystem services for agricultural production, such as
biological pest control. However, habitat loss and degradation by agriculture are among the …

Artificial nest boxes may increase the abundance of nest sites for secondary cavity-nesting
birds and provide more breeding opportunities. Since birds have strong preferences for …

Artificial devices are increasingly used in conservation measures to mitigate the
disappearance of natural habitats. However, few studies have demonstrated their benefits …

Populations of long-distance migratory species may exhibit dissimilarities in the leeway of
scheduled annual migration programs, the routes they follow and their convergence at …

Nest boxes are used to manage populations of tree-cavity dependent birds and mammals.
Concerns have been raised that due to their poor insulative properties nest boxes may …

Migratory organisms can be vectors of parasitic host organisms that can then be transported
along seasonal migratory journeys and spread across continents. Ornithophilic nidicolous …

Selecting a suitable nest site is critical to the survival and reproduction of birds. Prospecting
allows individuals to gather information on the local quality of potential future breeding sites …

Natural light plays an important role in many aspects of birds' biology, ecology and
behaviour. Wild birds experience various light conditions, both in terms of its intensity and …

The Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus, categorized as Endangered on the
IUCN Red List, comprises 600–700 individuals in the eastern Mediterranean Sea and …