[HTML][HTML] Negative effects of artificial nest boxes on birds: A review

L Zhang, X Ma, Z Chen, C Wang, Z Liu, X Li, X **ng - Avian Research, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Artificial nest boxes are placed to attract birds to nest and breed in a specific location, and
they are widely used in avian ecology research and in the attraction of insectivorous birds …

The role of cognition in nesting

TK Lehtonen, H Helanterä, C Solvi… - … of the Royal …, 2023‏ - royalsocietypublishing.org
For many animals, nests are essential for reproductive success. Nesting individuals need to
carry out a range of potentially challenging tasks, from selecting an appropriate site and …

Breeding site fidelity in the concrete jungle: implications for the management of urban mallards

M Engler, R Chavez, R Sens, M Lundberg… - Journal of Urban …, 2025‏ - academic.oup.com
Understanding the selection of breeding sites in cities is key for the effective management of
urban bird populations. We analysed 16 years of data collected within a relocation program …

Great Tit (Parus major) Nestlings Have Longer Telomeres in Old‐Growth Forests Than in Young Forests

R Krams, D Cīrule, M Munkevics, S Popovs… - Ecology and …, 2025‏ - Wiley Online Library
Modification and deterioration of old‐growth forests by industrial forestry have seriously
threatened species diversity worldwide. The loss of natural habitats increases the …

Movement bias in asymmetric landscapes and its impact on population distribution and critical habitat size

V Dornelas, P de Castro, JM Calabrese… - …, 2024‏ - royalsocietypublishing.org
Ecologists have long investigated how demographic and movement parameters determine
the spatial distribution and critical habitat size of a population. However, most models …

The influence of habitat and the location of nest-boxes on the occupation of boxes and breeding success of the Kestrel Falco tinnunculus

M Rzępała, Z Kasprzykowski, P Obłoza… - The European …, 2023‏ - Taylor & Francis
Nest-boxes are often used for many bird species, not only passerine hole-nesters but also
birds of prey. Increasing the availability of nest-sites, including artificial ones, is one strategy …

Permanent Ad-lib Feeders Decrease the Survival of Wintering Great Tits (Parus major)

T Krama, R Krams, S Popovs, G Trakimas, MJ Rantala… - Birds, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Survival for birds can be challenging during the cold winter months in
Northern Europe. Humans often provide food to wintering birds, thus, improving their winter …

[PDF][PDF] Offspring of migratory European pied flycatchers (Ficedula hypoleuca) incur fitness costs from an ecological trap based on nest box selection in pest insect …

C Adams, R Krams, D Elferts, G Brumelis, I Dauskane… - 2024‏ - researchgate.net
When selecting a habitat for breeding and offspring rearing, it is optimal for organisms to
select a stable habitat with high amounts of quality resources. However, organisms may …

Inundative Use of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Forestry to Curb a Pest Outbreak and to Allow Natural Enemies to Take Back Control

HMT Hokkanen… - The Concept of …, 2024‏ - cabidigitallibrary.org
An outbreak of Acantholyda posticalis in the sandy dunes of the famous resort area of Yyteri,
west-coast of Finland close to Pori, has killed pine trees over an area of approximately 200 …

Social interactions: intra-and inter-specific competition between blue and great tits

I Gaona Gordillo - 2024‏ - edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de
Among-individual differences in behaviour are ubiquitous, yet only over the past two
decades has research focused on understanding how and why among-individual …