Avian ecology and behavior

Bird co-occurrences remain largely stable despite widespread biodiversity change

The paper analyzes bird co-occurrence patterns over time across multiple regions and finds that co-occurrences remain largely stable despite environmental changes.

A 47% decline in wind speed shapes phenology and selection on mismatching in Tree Swallows across a quarter century

This study shows that declining wind speeds over 25 years increased food availability for Tree Swallows, leading to larger clutches and greater fledging success, while reducing phenological mismatch effects.

According to a large citizen science dataset, UK farmland bird indicator species and other bird groups, are more likely to be found on farms with shoots than on otherwise similar farms

The paper analyzes a citizen science dataset to show that UK farmland bird species richness is higher on farms with gamebird shoots compared to similar farms without shoots.

Individual-level social associations and social information use predict foraging success in winter mixed-species flocks

The paper shows that individual-level social associations and social information use in mixed-species flocks affect foraging success in winter, with benefits varying by species.

Spatial overlap and phenotypic similarity predict hybridisation in birds

This study identifies phenotypic and spatial factors that predict hybridisation in birds, showing that similarity in traits and range overlap increase hybridisation likelihood.

Tracking interannual temperature variation: phenological plasticity and reproductive stability in tropical hornbills

This study examines how tropical hornbills track interannual temperature variation and its impact on breeding parameters over 27 years.

Harvest probabilities of European ducks: the very first estimation based on reward rings

The paper estimates harvest probabilities of three European duck species using reward rings, finding high reporting probabilities and initial high hunting mortality that declines over time.

Rapid interannual reorganisation of Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida breeding colonies within an urban wetland network

The paper tracks annual changes in Whiskered Tern breeding colonies across urban wetlands, showing rapid reorganization and shifts in nesting site use.