Avian vectors, such as ducks, swans and geese, are important dispersers of plant
propagules. Until recently, it was thought that small vegetative propagules were reliant on …

Invertebrates greatly support the growth, development, and reproduction of insectivorous
birds. However, the influence of human activity (eg, pesticide use, deforestation, and …

The ecological impacts of freshwater invasive fishes can develop through interspecific
competition where they share similar resources to native species, but with this potentially …

In the past decade, studies have demonstrated that urban and nonurban wildlife populations
exhibit differences in foraging behavior and diet. However, little is known about how …

Wetland habitat degradation has become more common in recent decades, leading to an
increasing occurrence of food shortages for wild animals. Although the direct effects of food …

The Special Issue brought together papers that highlighted the power of high-throughput
sequencing (HTS) data to address classic questions in ecology and evolution, and/or use …

Duck species are important vectors for seed dispersal of many plants, contributing
significantly to the regeneration of wetland plant communities. However, research on the …

Waterbirds are one of the most conspicuous components of wetlands, and are frequently
proposed as bioindicators of the state of these ecosystems. However, the mobility of …

Las aves acuáticas son uno de los componentes más conspicuos de los humedales, y con
frecuencia se proponen como bioindicadores del estado de estos ecosistemas. Sin …

Duck species are important vectors for seed dispersal of many plants, contributing
significantly to the regeneration of wetland plant communities. However, research on the …