Although different predictive models forecast that climate change will alter the distribution
and incidence of parasitic diseases, few studies have investigated how microclimatic …

Nest building is an important and yet under-studied stage of the reproductive cycle in many
taxa, including birds, and whilst we have a decent understanding of interspecific variation in …

The integration and synthesis of the data in different areas of science is drastically slowed
and hindered by a lack of standards and networking programmes. Long‐term studies of …

The increase in size of human populations in urban and agricultural areas has resulted in
considerable habitat conversion globally. Such anthropogenic areas have specific …

Sporting a mix of blue, yellow, white, green and black, the unmistakable Blue Tit reflects the
colours of a planet affected by a burgeoning human population. Fortunately, Blue Tits are …

Humans have long provided nest boxes in a widespread and popular effort to augment
nesting sites for cavity‐nesting birds. Nest boxes, however, may provide easy access for …

Artificial nest boxes may increase the abundance of nest sites for secondary cavity-nesting
birds and provide more breeding opportunities. Since birds have strong preferences for …

Mediterranean woodland environments are characterised by high spatial and temporal
heterogeneity, which means the inhabiting species face a wide variety of selective …

The biodiversity crisis is exacerbated by a growing human population modifying nearly three‐
quarters of the Earth's land surface area for anthropogenic uses. Habitat loss and …

Do parents defend their offspring whenever necessary, and do self-sacrificing parents really
exist? Studies recognized that parent defence is dynamic, mainly depending on the threat …