Predicting future European breeding distributions of British seabird species under climate change and unlimited/no dispersal scenarios [PDF]
We thank the European Bird Census Council for their data on European seabird distributions. DJFR was supported by NERC UKPopNet.Understanding which traits make species vulnerable to climatic change and predicting future distributions permits conservation
Huntley, Brian +18 more
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Drivers of seabird distribution and foraging movements
Recent improvements in biotelemetry and analytical methods have increased our understanding of the at-sea movements and behaviour of elusive pelagic seabirds, many of which are becoming the focus of conservation efforts.
Phillips, Jessica Ann
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Ontogeny of foraging behaviour in an opportunistic gull inhabiting urban marine ecosystems
Urbanization affects ecosystems by reducing biodiversity and displacing species from native habitats. While some suffer, others, like urban wildlife, adapt through innovative feeding and behaviours that improve their fitness in human‐altered settings. Despite research on wildlife in urban areas, the development of foraging behaviour in urban species is
Joan Navarro +7 more
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Environmental Impact of Silicic Magmatism in Large Igneous Province Events
Exploring the links between Large Igneous Provinces and dramatic environmental impact
An emerging consensus suggests that Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) and Silicic LIPs (SLIPs) are a significant driver of dramatic global environmental and biological changes, including mass extinctions.
Scott E. Bryan
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Investigation of Babesia sp. in pygoscelid penguins at the South Shetland Islands
Babesia spp. are tick-borne parasites, and 16 avian-infecting species have been described to date, including one species (Babesia peircei) that infects penguins. Considering the results of a recent study reporting Babesia sp.
Ralph Eric Thijl Vanstreels +6 more
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Using programmable infusion pump in avian species – a validation methodology in geese
Wildlife face anthropogenic and natural stressors that affect their physiology and behaviour. The activity of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis and glucocorticoid (GC) production is intrinsically linked with energy regulation and environmental stressors.
Myriam Trottier‐Paquet +5 more
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The mercury (Hg) contamination at high concentrations affects the physiological state and behavior of animals, however, the effects of low Hg exposure on avian breeding success and the impact on the growth of chicks that depend on feeding from their ...
Tani Hinako +3 more
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Nesting ecology of an ice‐associated seabird, Kittlitz's murrelet, at the northern edge of its range
We studied the Kittlitz's murrelet, an ice‐associated seabird of conservation concern, at the northern edge of its range. Over a 2‐year period, we estimated nest density and success at 2 sites, captured and telemetered nesting murrelets, and tested the use of a thermal camera to improve nest detection.
Michelle L. Kissling +9 more
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Diet, phenology and body size shape nutrient release by songbirds
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Animals can dramatically alter ecosystem structure and function through the cycling and transport of nutrients in their waste. While birds are particularly capable of influencing nutrient cycles due to their high mobility, abundance, metabolism and functional diversity,
Linsey Chen +2 more
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Wind, waves, wing loading and the flight energetics of giant petrels
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Wind is a major factor driving seabird movement and energetics, the effects of which are modulated by morphology. Developments in tagging technology now make it possible to test predictions from aerodynamic theory about the effects of wind on flight performance in free ...
Madeline E. Hallet +3 more
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