A. L. Pigot

Biophysical constraints on avian adaptation and diversification

This study shows that bird beak and body shapes are constrained by biophysical trade-offs, leading to specialized forms and faster evolutionary turnover at the extremes of morphospace.

Disentangling the historical routes to community assembly in the global epicentre of biodiversity

This study investigates historical processes shaping species assembly along elevation gradients in tropical mountains, finding that displacement of elevation ranges upon contact explains most turnover, while conservatism explains most overlap.

Integrating behaviour and ecology into global biodiversity conservation strategies

The paper assesses the role of behavioural traits in global conservation strategies using bird data, showing that some behaviours are more threatened than others but are less predictive than ecological factors.