Successful reproduction for most birds requires them to have built 'good'nests. The
remarkable diversity of nests across approximately 10 000 species of living birds suggests …

To avoid the worst outcomes of the current biodiversity crisis we need a deep understanding
of population responses to human-induced ecological change. Rapidly expanding access to …

The nuclear genomes of most animal species include NUMTs, segments of the mitogenome
incorporated into their chromosomes. Although NUMT counts are known to vary greatly …

Avian nests are fundamental structures in avian reproduction and face strong selective
forces. Climatic conditions are likely to have shaped the evolution of specific nest traits, but …

The use of DNA barcoding has revolutionised biodiversity science, but its application
depends on the existence of comprehensive and reliable reference libraries. For many …

The use of DNA barcoding has revolutionized biodiversity science, but its application
depends on the existence of comprehensive and reliable reference libraries. For many …

The onset of rapid environmental change in the 'Anthropocene'puts into context the value of
understanding past environmental change to predict future consequences for global …