Moult is one of three major events in the annual cycle of birds. However, in contrast to
breeding and migration, relatively few studies have been carried out on this topic. This is …

The first comprehensive review of all aspects of the biology of moult, drawing information
from across the literature and in all birds, from penguins to passerines. Feathers are …

This paper shows how our knowledge of the evolution, ecology and conservation of birds
can be improved through the analysis of external morphological traits. After giving a short …

Seasonal migration is intrinsically connected to the balance of survival and reproduction, but
whether migratory behavior influences species' position on the slow-fast continuum of life …

The functional significance of intra‐and interspecific structural variations in the flight feathers
of birds is poorly understood. Here, a phylogenetic comparative analysis of four structural …

During the periodic moult of the plumage of birds, a fast regrowth of feathers would shorten
the time of reduced plumage functionality. However, it has long been known that feather …

Regular replacement of flight feathers is one of the most time-consuming activities in the
annual cycle of flying birds. In principle, birds can decrease the time required to renew …

Tropical bird species are characterized by a comparatively slow pace of life, being
predictably different from their temperate zone counterparts in their investments in growth …

Time constraints influence various ecological, life-history, and demographic properties of
individuals and populations of many species throughout the annual cycle. Feather molt is a …

Molt is critical for birds as it replaces damaged feathers and worn plumage, enhancing flight
performance, thermoregulation, and communication. In passerines, molt generally occurs on …