D. T. Baldassarre

Subtle, but perceptible, sexual dichromatism and disassortative mating based on plumage reflectance in Black Terns (Chlidonias niger)

This study finds subtle sexual dichromatism and disassortative mating based on plumage reflectance in Black Terns, suggesting visual signals unrelated to body condition influence mate choice.

Plural breeding among unrelated females and other insights on complex social structure in the cooperatively breeding Variegated Fairywren

The paper examines the social structure of Variegated Fairywrens, finding that plural breeding occurs frequently and cooperation is supported by varying genetic relationships within groups.

Multiple carotenoid-based signals are enhanced despite poor body condition in urban male and female Northern Cardinals (Cardinalis cardinals)

The study finds urban Northern Cardinals have enhanced carotenoid-based visual signals despite poorer body condition compared to rural birds.

Wildfire affects circulating hormone levels and the expression of male sexual plumage in a tropical songbird

This study shows that wildfires delay ornamentation in male birds without affecting body condition, but alter hormone levels and testosterone-plumage correlations.