Mixed‐species animal groups (MSGs) are widely acknowledged to increase predator
avoidance and foraging efficiency, among other benefits, and thereby increase participants' …

Mixed-species flocks of birds are distributed world-wide and can be especially dominant in
temperate forests during the non-breeding season and in tropical rainforests year-round. We …

Avian mixed-species flocks (MSFs) are an important example of species interactions
threatened by the biodiversity crisis. They are found throughout the world in forested habitats …

Multi-species feeding associations (MSFAs) are temporary communities of animals
exploiting the same or co-occurrent resources. Their dynamics are species dependent, often …

Many long-distance migratory shorebirds are threatened. Anthropogenic disturbance at
roost sites on their non-breeding grounds might exacerbate other threats by leading to …

Predictable aggregations of large marine mammals are valuable conservation targets, but
aggregated populations can also be exposed to site‐level threats. The globally vulnerable …

Wildlife-friendly agricultural practices, such as agroforestry, can play an important role in
conserving biodiversity by providing and connecting habitat across working landscapes …

Aim Current diversity patterns in local communities result from historical and contemporary
events that operate at distinct spatial and temporal scales. However, the contribution of local …

Sociality is associated with a variety of costs and benefits, one of which can be to increase
the likelihood of individuals solving novel problems. Several hypotheses explaining why …

Aggression in chickens is a serious economic and animal welfare issue in poultry farming.
Pigmentation traits have been documented to be associated with animal behaviour. Chicken …