Host–Parasite Coevolution in Primates
Organisms adapt to their environment through evolutionary processes. Environments consist
of abiotic factors, but also of other organisms. In many cases, two or more species interact …
of abiotic factors, but also of other organisms. In many cases, two or more species interact …
On the sparrowhawk-like calls of female common cuckoos: testing for heterospecific vocal mimicry in a conspecific functional context
Mimicry is a widespread phenomenon whereby predatory or parasitic individuals can
access unsuspecting prey or hosts for the former's benefit. For example, brood parasitic …
access unsuspecting prey or hosts for the former's benefit. For example, brood parasitic …
Reactions of wintering passerines to male calls of the European cuckoo Cuculus canorus
The reaction of birds to the nest parasite, the European cuckoo Cuculus canorus, has been
the subject of extensive testing in various aspects. However, while the cuckoo is a long …
the subject of extensive testing in various aspects. However, while the cuckoo is a long …
Size sometimes matters: recognition of known predators with artificially altered body size by untrained birds
Highlights•Predator size change affects red-backed shrike behaviour in a species-
dependent way.•Enlarging the size of the jay dummy decreases the willingness to actively …
dependent way.•Enlarging the size of the jay dummy decreases the willingness to actively …
Strange features are no better than no features: predator recognition by untrained birds
Predator recognition is essential for prey survival, allowing for appropriate antipredator
strategies. Some bird species, such as the red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio), distinguish …
strategies. Some bird species, such as the red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio), distinguish …
Avian Reproduction: Post-hatching Parental Care and Brood Parasitism
G Ritchison - In a Class of Their Own: A Detailed Examination of …, 2023 - Springer
After eggs hatch, the extent to which adult birds care for young exhibits considerable
variation, ranging from no care to extensive care lasting weeks or even months. Factors …
variation, ranging from no care to extensive care lasting weeks or even months. Factors …
[PDF][PDF] Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) versus Common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus): Clutch variability and egg recognition
BL Krausová - theses.cz
In this work, using photography, I tested the red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) intraclutch
egg variability and compared it with the interclutch egg variability. The effect of colour, size …
egg variability and compared it with the interclutch egg variability. The effect of colour, size …