For altricial young, fledging is an abrupt step into an unknown environment. Despite
increasing numbers of studies addressing the post‐fledging period, our current knowledge …

Changes in demographic rates underpin changes in population size, and understanding
demographic rates can greatly aid the design and development of strategies to maintain …

This study assesses the impact of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs)
on the common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus canariensis) in Tenerife, Canary Islands. The …

Predators are frequently victims of wildlife crime due to conflicts with human interests. Where
predators are protected, killing may occur covertly and novel methods, including satellite …

Tropical birds are purported to be longer lived than their temperate counterparts, but it has
not been shown whether avian survival rates covary with latitude worldwide. Here, we …

Understanding the trophic and demographic dynamics of apex predators is of paramount
importance for ecosystem conservation. Apex predators are usually free from predation, and …

Delayed maturity and low reproductive rate make raptors naturally sensitive to high mortality
rates, yet a wide variety of human-related threats negatively affect their population dynamics …

Sex-bias in breeding dispersal is considered the norm in many taxa, and the magnitude and
direction of such sex-bias is expected to correlate with the social mating system. We used …

Large, long‐lived species with slow life histories and protracted pre‐breeding stages are
particularly susceptible to declines and extinction, often for unknown causes. Here, we show …

Protected areas are intended as tools in reducing threats to wildlife and preserving habitat
for their long-term population persistence. Studies on ranging behavior provide insight into …