Anthropogenic activities have caused a steady decline of common kestrel (Falco
tinnunculus) since the 1980s. Effects, especially sublethal effects of contaminants, need to …

Abstract The Canary Islands (Spain) is a biodiversity hotspot, with more than 4500
registered endemic species. However, it is subject to high anthropogenic pressure that …

Savi's pine vole (Microtus savii) is a rodent species of the Cricetidae family, inhabiting
southern European agroecosystems. It is considered to be the main cause of rodent …

Here we studied the occurrence of Cuckoo Cuculus canorus and top predators as indicators
of biodiversity in agro ecosystems of Western Poland, to identify local hotspots. Bird species …

ABSTRACT The Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) is a species of conservation concern in
the western USA, with evidence for declining population sizes. Monitoring of Short-eared …

Widespread across open lands and cities of Europe, Africa, and Asia, the common kestrel
(Falco tinnunculus) is one of the most abundant and studied birds of prey. This book brings …

Climate warming and land-use change are reshuffling the distribution of wild organisms on a
global scale. Some species may expand their ranges and colonize new regions, which may …

Carotenoid-based skin colorations vary seasonally in many bird species and are thought to
be honest sexually selected signals. In order to provide more insight in the potential signal …

Damage associated with rodent's outbreaks is common in the actual intensive agriculture. In
order to reduce these economic losses, the placement of nest boxes for raptors could be a …

This study examines the potential to use instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) to
explore temporal and geographical variation in exposure to heavy metals and other selected …