Causes of evolved differences in clutch size among songbird species remain debated. I
propose a new conceptual framework that integrates aspects of traditional life-history theory …

Habitat restoration is a cornerstone of conservation, particularly for habitat‐limited species.
However, restoration efforts are seldom rigorously monitored at meaningful spatial scales …

One of the most commonly estimated parameters in studies of songbird ecology is
reproductive success, as a measure of either individual fitness or population productivity …

When opposing evolutionary selection pressures act on a behavioural trait, the result is often
stabilizing selection for an intermediate optimal phenotype, with deviations from the …

Our understanding of songbird habitat needs during the breeding season stems largely from
studies of nest success. However, growing evidence shows that nesting habitat and post …

The post-fledging period remains one of the most understudied portions of the avian
lifecycle despite the fact that fledglings require resources distinct from those used during …

Postfledging habitat use and fledgling survival remain unstudied for most songbirds, but this
period is critical for understanding breeding habitat associations and full-season …

Populations of birds that forage on aerial insects have been declining across North America
for several decades, but the main causes of and reasons for geographical variation in these …

Context Species that use open patches in forested landscapes often select clearcuts.
However, it is unknown whether local associations with clearcuts translate to an effect of …

Effective habitat management requires understanding habitat needs across a species' life
history stages. In songbirds, management of breeding habitat is generally focused on the …