Behavioral ecologists generally agree that animals derive benefits from familiarity with
spaces that they inhabit or visit, yet site familiarity is rudimentary or lacking in most models of …

Cooperation often involves behaviours that reduce immediate payoffs for actors. Delayed
benefits have often been argued to pose problems for the evolution of cooperation because …

The vast majority of animal species display range fidelity, a space‐use behaviour enhancing
familiarity with local habitat features. While the fitness benefits of this behaviour have been …

Conservation of biodiversity alongside agriculture is now a global priority. Tree-nesting
waterbirds have a tenuous relationship with farmlands because their survival requires …

Anthropogenic changes have strongly influenced the European landscape. In the last 50
years electric power-line networks have become a conspicuous part of that landscape. From …

Human-induced environmental changes are the main drivers of the ongoing redistribution of
biodiversity. The millions of tons of organic waste that is added daily to landfills can increase …

Background Non-native species are often introduced in cities, where they take advantage of
microclimatic conditions, resources provided by humans, and competitor/predator release to …

Choosing an appropriate nest site is essential for successful breeding. Changes in land use
cause populations of many species to decline although some species adapt to …

Early arrival to breeding grounds is a life history trait in birds that can result in fitness
benefits. We studied the relationship between arrival date and breeding success of …

The timing of bird migration has shifted in response to climate change. However, few studies
have linked the potential consequences of any phenological shift on individual fitness and …