Dear-enemy effect between two sympatric bird species

J Jedlikowski, M Polak, P Ręk - Animal Behaviour, 2022 - Elsevier
Although interspecific interactions appear to be less competitive than intraspecific ones,
interspecific territoriality is much more frequent and more stable than is commonly believed …

Vocal and non-vocal behavior interact differently in territorial strategies of two sympatric Rallidae species

J Jedlikowski, M Polak, M Brambilla, P Ręk - Journal of Ornithology, 2021 - Springer
Territorial interactions between animals involve correlated signaling and direct actions, yet
different species vary in how they utilize each component. In theory, opponents should …

The adaptive value of habitat preferences from a multi-scale spatial perspective: insights from marsh-nesting avian species

J Jedlikowski, M Brambilla - PeerJ, 2017 - peerj.com
Background Habitat selection and its adaptive outcomes are crucial features for animal life-
history strategies. Nevertheless, congruence between habitat preferences and breeding …

First records of complete annual cycles in water rails Rallus aquaticus show evidence of itinerant breeding and a complex migration system

T Lislevand, S Hahn, S Rislaa… - Journal of Avian …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
In water rails Rallus aquaticus, northern and eastern populations are migratory while
southern and western populations are sedentary. Few details are known about the annual …

Response to heterospecific calls in non‐passerine species: can two Rallidae species recognise each other based on their vocalisations?

J Jedlikowski, M Polak, P Koperski, P Ręk - Ethology, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Communication is generally assumed to be the domain of conspecific signallers and
receivers that produce reliable signals and respond adaptively. However, interactions …

Nesting biology and food habits of the endangered Sakalava Rail Amaurornis olivieri in the Mandrozo Protected Area, western Madagascar

YZ Pruvot, LA René de Roland, G Razafimanjato… - Ostrich, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
We studied the nesting biology and food habits of the endangered and endemic Sakalava
Rail Amaurornis olivieri from July to November 2015 in the Mandrozo Protected Area …

Nesting habitat and nest features of Water Rails Rallus aquaticus and Little Crakes Zapornia parva on large wetlands

AN Stermin, A David, D Holte, A Schmitz-Ornés - Bird Study, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Capsule: In large and medium wetlands with extended reed beds Phragmites and cattail
Typha dominated areas, Water Rails Rallus aquaticus and Little Crakes Zapornia parva …

Habitat selection and response to playback in wintering Water Rails Rallus aquaticus

M Polak, M Brambilla, J Jedlikowski - Bird Study, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Capsule: Wintering Water Rails Rallus aquaticus prefer small and narrow rivers,
with large patches of wet emergent vegetation, and showed active response to playback …