We review progress in our understanding of the importance of waterbirds as dispersal
vectors of other organisms, and identify priorities for further research. Waterbirds are …

Abstract About 5–10% of the world's land surface is currently wetland but possibly> 70% is
already destroyed or impaired. Conservation of these unique ecosystems lags progress in …

Birds of prey have been, in comparison to other avian groups, an uncommon study model,
mainly due to the limitations imposed by their conservative life strategy (low population …

Birds are conspicuous in many habitats, occur worldwide, are ecologically diverse, and are
better known than other vertebrate groups. Birds devour pests, pollinate flowers, disperse …

Wetland area in agricultural landscapes has been heavily reduced to gain land for crop
production, but in recent years there is increased societal recognition of the negative …

In this review we highlight the relevance of biodiversity that inhabit coastal lagoons,
emphasizing how species functions foster processes and services associated with this …

Identification of ecosystem services, ie the contributions that ecosystems make to human
well‐being, has proven instrumental in galvanising public and political support for …

Anthropogenic pollution is increasingly pervasive throughout all ecosystems worldwide. In
recent years, negative consequences on many taxa, such as birds, have been observed. We …

Swans, geese and some ducks (A natidae) are obligate herbivores, many are important
quarry species and all contribute to a variety of ecosystem services. Population growth and …

The far‐reaching impacts of livestock grazing in terrestrial grasslands are widely
appreciated, but how livestock affect the structure and functions of sensitive coastal …