Abstract The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the largest ever accidental release of oil into
marine waters, affected hundreds of miles of US northern Gulf of Mexico coastline that is …

Carotenoids produce many of the red, orange and yellow signal traits of birds, and
individuals must trade off utilizing carotenoids for physiological processes versus …

Females who choose highly ornamented mates may gain resources that improve offspring
production and survival. Studies have focused on the relationship between male quality and …

Plumage coloration in birds plays a critical role in communication and can be under
selection throughout the annual cycle as a sexual and social signal. However, for migratory …

For bird species in which plumage characteristics are associated with social dominance, the
analysis of status badges may reveal habitat preferences. We analyzed the extent of male …

In accordance with the differential allocation hypothesis, females are expected to increase
their reproductive investment when mated to high-quality males. In waterfowl, reproductive …

Many animals use multiple signals in sexual communication, but our understanding of the
interactions between multiple signals, particularly in inexperienced breeders, is limited. In …

Birds in Winter is the first book devoted to the ecology and behavior of birds during this most
challenging season. Birds remaining in regions with cold weather must cope with much …

Conservation programs for breeding ducks in North America are typically designed to
enhance nest success by establishing or restoring attractive perennial nesting cover or …

The use of remote sensing technology has made it possible for the non-contact
measurement of soil moisture content (SMC). Many remote sensing techniques can be used …