Red‐backed shrike (Lanius collurio) versus common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus): An example of ineffective cuckoo–hawk mimicry
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9664
Abstract: Abstract The red‐backed shrike (Lanius collurio) used to be one of the most common hosts of the common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). Nevertheless, during the last 30 years, there is increasing evidence from Central Europe that the… read more here.
Keywords: mimicry; lanius collurio; backed shrike; cuckoo ... See more keywords
High Genetic Diversity among Breeding Red-Backed Shrikes Lanius collurio in the Western Palearctic
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DOI: 10.3390/d11030031
Abstract: Revealing the genetic population structure in abundant avian species is crucial for understanding speciation, conservation, and evolutionary history. The Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio, an iconic songbird renowned for impaling its prey, is widely distributed as… read more here.
Keywords: lanius collurio; genetic diversity; breeding red; red backed ... See more keywords