Understanding the sensory ecology of species is vital if we are to predict how they will
function in a changing environment. Visual cues are fundamentally important for many …

Simple Summary Birds often exhibit differences in locomotion, foraging, and predator
detection, many of which are often reflected in their eye sizes. Therefore, understanding the …

The spectral characteristics of vertebrate ocular lenses affect the image of the world that is
projected onto the retina, and thus help shape diverse visual capabilities. Here, we tested …

Phenolic compounds (phenolics) are secondary metabolites ubiquitous across plants. The
earliest phenolics are linked to plants' successful transition from an aquatic to a terrestrial …

In this work, we for the first time report the identification of UV filters in the bird eye lens. We
found that lenses of some raptors (black kite, common buzzard) and waterfowl (birds from …

Bird plumage color has been assessed as a possible trait driving the presence of bird
species in urban areas. Although some species can see the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum, the …

It has been postulated that ultraviolet reflectance is important in mate choice in King
Penguins Aptenodytes patagonicus, although not in other penguin species that do not have …

Window collisions are one of the largest human-caused causes of avian mortality in built
environments and, therefore, cause population declines that can be a significant …

Many birds, including macaws, are highly visual animals able to detect a wide band of light
wavelengths ranging into ultraviolet A, but in captivity, full-spectrum lighting is not universally …

Abstract Development of wind energy facilities results in interactions between wildlife and
wind turbines. Raptors, including bald and golden eagles, are among the species known to …