Coevolution, communication, and host chick mimicry in parasitic finches: who mimics whom?
Why do brood parasitic Vidua nestlings mimic the intricate gape patterns of their hosts'
young so precisely? The classic explanation is that mimicry is the outcome of a …
young so precisely? The classic explanation is that mimicry is the outcome of a …
Constraints on host choice: why do parasitic birds rarely exploit some common potential hosts?
Why are some common and apparently suitable resources avoided by potential users? This
interesting ecological and evolutionary conundrum is vividly illustrated by obligate brood …
interesting ecological and evolutionary conundrum is vividly illustrated by obligate brood …
The modelling of avian visual perception predicts behavioural rejection responses to foreign egg colours
How do birds tell the colours of their own and foreign eggs apart? We demonstrate that
perceptual modelling of avian visual discrimination can predict behavioural rejection …
perceptual modelling of avian visual discrimination can predict behavioural rejection …
Experimental evidence for chick discrimination without recognition in a brood parasite host
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Recognition is considered a critical basis for discriminatory behaviours in animals.
Theoretically, recognition and discrimination of parasitic chicks are not predicted to evolve in …
Theoretically, recognition and discrimination of parasitic chicks are not predicted to evolve in …
Geographic variation in egg ejection rate by great tits across 2 continents
Hosts of brood parasites may vary geographically in their ability to resist parasitism. In
contrast, geographic variation in defenses, such as egg rejection, is not expected to be …
contrast, geographic variation in defenses, such as egg rejection, is not expected to be …
Avoiding parasitism by breeding indoors: cuckoo parasitism of hirundines and rejection of eggs
Brood parasitism is costly to hosts, and, therefore, a number of anti-parasite defenses have
evolved. Surprisingly, several high-quality hosts such as martins and swallows are rarely …
evolved. Surprisingly, several high-quality hosts such as martins and swallows are rarely …
Egg phenotype differentiation in sympatric cuckoo Cuculus canorus gentes
The brood parasitic common cuckoo Cuculus canorus consists of gentes, which typically
parasitize only a single host species whose eggs they often mimic. Where multiple cuckoo …
parasitize only a single host species whose eggs they often mimic. Where multiple cuckoo …
Explaining variation in brood parasitism rates between potential host species with similar habitat requirements
Host specialization evolved in many parasite-host systems. Evolution and maintenance of
host specificity may be influenced by host life-history traits, active host selection by the …
host specificity may be influenced by host life-history traits, active host selection by the …
Characteristics determining host suitability for a generalist parasite
Host quality is critical for parasites. The common cuckoo Cuculus canorus is a generalist
avian brood parasite, but individual females show strong preference for a specific host …
avian brood parasite, but individual females show strong preference for a specific host …
Are tits really unsuitable hosts for the common cuckoo?
Avian brood parasites exploit hosts that have accessible nests and a soft insect diet.
Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) hosts were traditionally classified as suitable if both …
Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) hosts were traditionally classified as suitable if both …