The conservation of bustards (Otididae) is a major global challenge. As large birds of open
grassland and dryland habitats, they are attractive to hunters, both animal and human, while …

Assessing progress towards achieving conservation targets is required for all countries
committed to the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Natura 2000 network is the largest …

Capsule Arthropods are the most important diet component of Great Bustards Otis tarda in
the first months of life. Aims To determine the diet composition of young Great Bustards in …

We present results on breeding parameters, nesting performance and nest habitat selection
of the globally threatened Great Bustard Otis tarda, gathered during a 3-year study in Castro …

Lekking is a promiscuous breeding system in which females visit groups of displaying males
only for the purpose of mating. The spatial organization of these groups can range from tight …

A Great Bustard Otis tarda survey carried out in spring 2015 in Morocco confirmed the
decline of this highly endangered population. Bustards were only seen at two of the seven …

Nest-area fidelity is common among many birds including those in the orders Anseriformes,
Ciconiiformes, and Procellariiformes. Successful nesting attempts are often associated with …

Species distribution modelling may support ecologists in conservation decision-making.
However, the applicability of management recommendations depends on the uncertainty …

The population of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda), one of the heaviest flying birds and a
species that requires large areas of habitat, has declined markedly in Central Europe over …

El auge incontrolado de las instalaciones fotovoltaicas y eólicas están poniendo en peligro
el hábitat de la comunidad de aves de los cultivos de secano mediterráneos. El objetivo …