Chaco Chachalaca (Ortalis canicollis) is a declining Neotropical bird, for which our current
knowledge about its natural history is very limited. Here, we evaluated for first time the utility …

Habitat selection often involves choices made at different spatial scales, but the underlying
mechanisms are still poorly understood, and studies that investigate the relative importance …

Background Inland wetlands are crucial for biodiversity conservation, especially in highly-
urbanized landscapes. In the European Union, many wetlands are included in the EU …

Territorial interactions between animals involve correlated signaling and direct actions, yet
different species vary in how they utilize each component. In theory, opponents should …

Capsule The most important factor determining fine-scale selection of nesting habitat in Little
Crake and Water Rail is water depth. Aims To evaluate factors affecting nest-site selection …

The acoustic adaptation hypothesis is based on the assumption that senders are
directionally selected to maximize transmission and minimize degradation; however, the two …

Heron vocalization and its behavioral functions are one of the least researched aspects of
heron biology. The main aim of this study was to investigate the patterns of seasonal and …

Aims: To propose a rapid and cost-effective method to obtain reliable population estimates
of Rallus aquaticus. Location: Northern Italy. Methods: Optimal period and effectiveness of …

In an old riverbed of the Tigris River near the city of Diyarbakir (SE Turkey), observations of
foraging Rallidae were made in October 2004. Reciprocal reactions (aggression, mutual …

Currently, around a quarter of all rail species are globally threatened. Among these, the little
crake (Porzana parva) is considered a conservation priority in Europe, and is listed in …