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M. Valcu

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Animal Behavior & Cognition· 3 Evolutionary Biology· 3 Ecology· 2

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Approach:experimental assay· 3 Organism:multiple species· 3 Approach:statistical model· 3 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 2 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Organism:non-human primate· 2 Assay:behavioral assay· 1 Research Focus:benchmarking· 1

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B. Kempenaers· 6 shared M. Bulla· 5 shared D. C. Payer· 2 shared E. Kwon· 2 shared E. Nol· 2 shared H. R. Gates· 2 shared J. A. Alves· 2 shared J. A. Johnson· 2 shared

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B. Kempenaers

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Still no evidence for disruption of global patterns of nest predation in shorebirds

M. Bulla, M. Valcu, B. Kempenaers

This paper critiques a study claiming increased Arctic nest predation disrupts global patterns, finding no statistical support for such conclusions and highlighting methodological issues.

bioRxiv · Feb 17, 2021 · PreprintEcology

A global analysis of song frequency in passerines provides no support for the acoustic adaptation hypothesis but suggests a role for sexual selection

P. Mikula, M. Valcu, H. Brumm, M. Bulla, W. Forstmeier, T. Petruskova, B. Kempenaers, T. Albrecht

This study analyzes song frequency in 5,085 passerine species and finds no support for the acoustic adaptation hypothesis but links song frequency to body size and sexual selection.

bioRxiv · Jun 30, 2020Evolutionary Biology

Body size and climate as predictors of plumage colouration and sexual dichromatism in parrots

L. Carballo, K. Delhey, M. Valcu, B. Kempenaers

This study examines factors influencing plumage coloration and sexual dichromatism in parrots, finding that body size, climate, and life history traits correlate with color elaboration and sexual dimorphism.

bioRxiv · May 21, 2020Evolutionary Biology

No evidence for disruption of global patterns of nest predation in shorebirds

M. Bulla, J. Reneerkens, E. L. Weiser, A. Sokolov, A. R. Taylor, B. Sittler, B. J. McCaffery, D. R. Ruthrauff, D. H. Catlin, D. C. Payer, D. H. Ward, D. V. Solovyeva, E. S. Santos, E. Rakhimberdiev, E. Nol, , Leco

The paper challenges claims of climate change disrupting nest predation patterns in shorebirds, arguing that the original study's methodology is flawed and lacks statistical support.

bioRxiv · May 8, 2019Ecology

Timing of arrival in the breeding area is repeatable and affects reproductive success in a non-migratory population of blue tits

C. Gilsenan, M. Valcu, B. Kempenaers

The study examines arrival timing in a non-migratory blue tit population, finding it is repeatable and affects reproductive success.

bioRxiv · May 3, 2019Animal Behavior & Cognition

RECONCILING ECOGEOGRAPHICAL RULES: RAINFALL AND TEMPERATURE PREDICT GLOBAL COLOUR VARIATION IN THE LARGEST BIRD RADIATION

K. Delhey, J. Dale, M. Valcu, B. Kempenaers

This study tests Glogers and Bogerts rules on passerine birds, finding rainfall and temperature predict coloration with complex interactions.

bioRxiv · Dec 17, 2018Evolutionary Biology

Temporary mate removal during incubation leads to variable compensation in a biparental shorebird

M. Bulla, M. Valcu, A. L. Rutten, B. Kempenaers

This study examines how semipalmated sandpiper parents compensate for temporary mate removal during incubation, finding partial compensation with individual variation and no sex differences.

bioRxiv · Sep 11, 2017Animal Behavior & Cognition

Unexpected diversity in socially synchronized rhythms of shorebirds

M. Bulla, M. Valcu, A. M. Dokter, A. A. Dondua, A. Kosztolanyi, A. Rutten, B. Helm, B. K. Sandercock, B. Casler, B. J. Ens, C. S. Spiegel, C. J. Hassell, C. Kupper, C. Minton, D. Burgas, , Koloski

This study examines incubation rhythms in shorebirds, finding significant diversity in synchronization patterns and linking them to predation risk rather than energy demands.

bioRxiv · Nov 23, 2016Animal Behavior & Cognition