The first comprehensive review of all aspects of the biology of moult, drawing information
from across the literature and in all birds, from penguins to passerines. Feathers are …

European Turtle Doves Streptopelia turtur have experienced a sharp decline in population
numbers over past decades. Much uncertainty exists about the main cause or causes …

The estimation of population size, the identification of breeding habitats, wintering zones,
and governing factors are key matters for the understanding of population trends, as well as …

The identification of migration dates and wintering zones for migratory birds are key
elements for the understanding of the Afro‐Palearctic migration system. From 2015 to 2022 …

The migration dates, breeding phenology, and reproductive success of the European turtle
doves were studied in the highest breeding habitats at Midelt (1400 to 1600 m), Morocco …

There is a strong relationship between bird wing morphology and flight style. Wing shapes
are related to manoeuvrability, flight speed, energetic costs during flight and take-off speed …

In a rapidly changing world, species are faced with habitat alteration, changing climate and
weather patterns, changing community interactions, novel resources, novel dangers, and a …

abstract The estimation of population size, the identification of breeding habitats, wintering
zones, and governing factors are key matters for the understanding of population trends, as …

Abstract Knowledge of seasonal variation in hunting pressure and the demographic
composition of hunting bags is likely to be important for the effective management of quarry …

Migration plays a significant part in shaping wing morphology in avian taxa. Differences in
wing shape and size have been found to vary with regard to age and sex, as well as …