Nesting success tends to increase with age in birds, in part because older birds select more
concealed nest sites based on experience and/or an assessment of prevailing predation …

Urbanization is currently considered one of the most rapid types of global environmental
change. Urban habitats are biotically and abiotically different from their rural areas, ie, the …

Simple Summary Invasive species on islands pose high risk to endemic flora and fauna
unable to defend themselves. In this study, we measure the effects of introduced predators …

Darwin's finch species in the Galápagos Islands are famously distinguished by their
morphology but less attention has been given to behavioral differences between species. In …

Animals across diverse lineages use referential calls to warn of and respond to specific
threats, and the ability to understand these calls may be dependent on experience with the …

The avian beak is a key morphological trait used for foraging. If parasites alter beak shape,
we may expect changes in host foraging behaviour. Larvae of the avian vampire fly Philornis …

The parasitic nest flies Philornis spp. are ectoparasites associated with a large number of
Neotropical bird species. Little is known about how flies locate birds' nests and how parents …

The developmental stress hypothesis suggests that birdsong can reflect the current
condition and developmental history of a songbird. Developmental stressors such as food …

Host suitability and host quality are important factors in parasite life history and
development. Parasites may choose hosts based on many factors, such as habitat, host …

The environment we grow up in has a strong influence on our developmental trajectory and
future success, and can be mediated by parental age and experience. Older individuals …