Birds, Volume 6, Issue 2

Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Virus (CCHFV) is an emerging zoonotic pathogen with a high case fatality risk. Its primary vectors, Hyalomma spp. ticks, are expanding their geographic range, raising concerns about the increasing risk of Crimean-Cong...

Based on samples collected in the framework of the Eurasian Woodcock Bagging Program in Hungary between 2010 and 2019, we investigated the spring migration of Eurasian Woodcock by age class and sex. The dynamical properties of each year’s traje...

Range expansions driven by global warming are increasingly documented, particularly in birds and insects. The House Bunting, a species native to North Africa, has recently established the first confirmed breeding population in mainland Europe in Alge...

The genus Coturnix, comprising migratory Old World quails, includes Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix) and Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica), which are nearly indistinguishable morphologically. This similarity poses challenges in species identificatio...

When selecting a habitat, it is optimal for organisms to choose one that maximizes reproductive success through access to high-quality resources, particularly in species that engage in parental care. However, organisms may inadvertently select a habi...

Ecological determinants of avian population dynamics are essential for effective wildlife management and conservation. Black and grey francolins are classified as being of least concern by the IUCN and are an ecologically significant bird in the nort...

We analyse data from a rescue database collected at the Innsbruck Alpenzoo (Tyrol, Austria). The sample covers 33 years (1988–2020), and more than 5250 wild birds from 145 species originating from Innsbruck and the surrounding Inn Valley, one o...

Exploratory behavior involves gathering information and reflects how individuals interact with their environments. In seasonal environments, individuals undergo environmental cycles that might lead to differences in this behavior between locations an...

The flock formation of bird species is a crucial behavioral process that enables them to colonize urban areas. However, the factors influencing the structure and composition of ground-feeding bird flocks have not yet been analyzed. This study aimed t...

Urbanization changes the environment through physical constructions, disturbances, and altered resource availability. These modifications influence both prey and predator assemblages. Several studies have indicated that hole-nesting birds outnumber g...

Our study investigates predation among sympatric owl species in the Judea Region, specifically focusing on the predation by Eurasian Eagle Owls (Bubo bubo) on smaller owl species. Field observations conducted between 2006 and 2009 revealed recurrent...

Anseriformes represent a basal order in the phylogeny of neognath birds and are of particular interest in cytogenetic research due to their distinctive chromosomal features. However, aspects of their chromosomal evolution, such as the distribution an...

Prescribed fires are a management strategy involving the controlled application of fire to achieve specific ecological objectives. In the pine–oak forests in west-central Mexico, we conducted an experimental low-severity prescribed fire to asse...

Habitat loss, pollution, and climate change have a global impact on bird diversity, particularly in central Mexico, where human disturbances and unplanned urbanization can lead to the decline of this faunal group. In this study, the effects of season...

Due to continuing worldwide urban expansion, research into how urban environments affect local flora/fauna has grown significantly. Studies on the impacts of urbanization on birds have explored a wide variety of behaviors (e.g., foraging, breeding, m...

Limited research exists on the breeding ecology of the black francolin (Francolinus francolinus) in northern Pakistan. This study assessed egg dimensions, clutch size, hatching, fledging, and overall breeding success across different habitats and nes...

While the formation flight of birds offers numerous benefits, such as reduced predation risk, improved orientation, and enhanced communication, the aerodynamic interactions between birds are not fully understood due to their inherent complexity. This...