The world is urbanising rapidly, and it is predicted that by 2050, 66% of the global human
population will be living in urban areas. Urbanisation is characterised by land-use changes …

Simple Summary Sparrow species, especially the House Sparrow, live in a close
association with people. Therefore, understanding their population status and trends will …

Although rapid growth in the extent of urbanized habitats across the globe represents a
major threat to biodiversity, there is growing evidence that urban ecosystems can represent …

Human settlements represent important year-round habitats for many declining farmland
birds; however, detailed knowledge of species-specific habitat associations is crucial for …

Many European towns and cities have undergone reurbanisation processes in recent
decades. However, their effects on urban biodiversity have been poorly studied. Currently …

Farmland biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate and various conservation measures
have been implemented to reverse this negative trend. Farmsteads within agricultural …

Gut microbiota plays a critical role in regulating the health and adaptation of wildlife.
However, our understanding of how exposure to environmental heavy metals influences the …

The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a common but declining bird species in its
native urban areas, partly due to reduced nesting site availability caused by modern …

Habitat loss, fragmentation and land-use change caused by the continued expansion of
human settlements pose a threat to global biodiversity. Residential green spaces (RGs) are …

Abstract Artificial Light At Night (ALAN) is a major urban perturbation, which can have
detrimental effects on wildlife. Recent urban planning has led to an increased use of white …