Urbanization is one of the most important global trends which causes habitat reduction and
alteration which are, in turn, the main reasons for the reduced structural and functional …

Simple Summary With regard to their high adaptability to human settlements and global
distribution, corvid birds (crows, ravens, jays, etc.) are good models to understand the …

Urbanization is increasing across the globe and there is growing interest in urban ecology
and a recognition that developed areas may be important for conservation. We review the …

We studied the homogenisation effects of urbanisation on avifauna in towns of three
countries selected along a latitudinal gradient: Italy, France and Finland. In each town (n …

All animals flee from potential predators, and the distance at which this happens is optimized
so the benefits from staying are balanced against the costs of flight. Because predator …

Habitat structure and complexity are two main components determining bird community
diversity. Although a wide array of components contribute to the physiognomy of urban …

While there is intense debate regarding the impact of domestic cat populations on wildlife, its
resolution is hindered by the lack of quite basic information. Domestic cats are generalist …

To evaluate the importance of urban woodlands to serve as potential sites for biodiversity
conservation, we analysed bird, carabid beetle and small mammal community responses to …

Despite increasing interest in urban ecology the factors limiting the colonisation of towns
and cities by species from rural areas are poorly understood. This is largely due to the lack …

Behavioral adjustment is a key factor that facilitates species' coexistence with humans in a
rapidly urbanizing world. Because urban animals often experience reduced predation risk …