Václav Jelínek

Conspecific brood parasitism in the barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) and other Hirundinidae

This study investigates conspecific brood parasitism in barn swallows and finds it rare, challenging previous assumptions and highlighting the need for rigorous genetic validation.

Recent breeding experience improves egg ejection behaviour

This study shows that recent breeding experience improves egg ejection behavior in barn swallows, suggesting awareness of own egg-laying is key, not a template image.

Machine learning outcompetes human assessment in identifying eggs of a conspecific brood parasite

This study compares human and machine learning accuracy in identifying parasitic eggs using UV-visible photographs, finding machine learning models significantly outperform humans.