Extra‐pair paternity in birds
L Brouwer, SC Griffith - Molecular ecology, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Since the first molecular study providing evidence for mating outside the pair bond in birds
over 30 years ago,> 500 studies have reported rates of extra‐pair paternity (EPP) in> 300 …
over 30 years ago,> 500 studies have reported rates of extra‐pair paternity (EPP) in> 300 …
Hot and dry conditions predict shorter nestling telomeres in an endangered songbird: Implications for population persistence
Climate warming is increasingly exposing wildlife to sublethal high temperatures, which may
lead to chronic impacts and reduced fitness. Telomere length (TL) may link heat exposure to …
lead to chronic impacts and reduced fitness. Telomere length (TL) may link heat exposure to …
The macroecology of extra‐pair paternity in birds
Extra‐pair paternity (EPP) is a key aspect of the mating behaviour of birds and its frequency
varies widely among populations and species. Several hypotheses predict patterns of …
varies widely among populations and species. Several hypotheses predict patterns of …
Evolution of female promiscuity in Passerides songbirds
Background Female promiscuity is highly variable among birds, and particularly among
songbirds. Comparative work has identified several patterns of covariation with social …
songbirds. Comparative work has identified several patterns of covariation with social …
Genome of an iconic Australian bird: High‐quality assembly and linkage map of the superb fairy‐wren (Malurus cyaneus)
The superb fairy‐wren, Malurus cyaneus, is one of the most iconic Australian passerine
species. This species belongs to an endemic Australasian clade, Meliphagides, which …
species. This species belongs to an endemic Australasian clade, Meliphagides, which …
A historical-genetic reconstruction of human extra-pair paternity
Paternity testing using genetic markers has shown that extra-pair paternity (EPP) is common
in many pair-bonded species [1, 2]. Evolutionary theory and empirical data show that extra …
in many pair-bonded species [1, 2]. Evolutionary theory and empirical data show that extra …
No evidence of immediate fitness benefits of within-season divorce in monogamous birds
Individuals of socially monogamous species can correct for suboptimal partnerships via two
secondary mating strategies: divorce and extra-pair mating, with the former potentially …
secondary mating strategies: divorce and extra-pair mating, with the former potentially …
Nestling begging calls resemble maternal vocal signatures when mothers call slowly to embryos
Vocal production learning (the capacity to learn to produce vocalizations) is a
multidimensional trait that involves different learning mechanisms during different temporal …
multidimensional trait that involves different learning mechanisms during different temporal …
Integrating fitness components reveals that survival costs outweigh other benefits and costs of group living in two closely related species
L Brouwer, A Cockburn… - The American …, 2020 - journals.uchicago.edu
Group living can be beneficial when individuals reproduce or survive better in the presence
of others, but, simultaneously, there might be costs due to competition for resources. Positive …
of others, but, simultaneously, there might be costs due to competition for resources. Positive …
Genetic monogamy and mate choice in a pair-living primate
In pair-living mammals, genetic monogamy is extremely rare. One possible reason is that in
socially monogamous animals, mate choice can be severely constrained, increasing the risk …
socially monogamous animals, mate choice can be severely constrained, increasing the risk …