A late burst of colour evolution in a radiation of songbirds (Passeriformes: Parulidae) suggests secondary contact drives signal divergence.
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DOI: 10.1093/jeb/voae023
Abstract: Evolutionary radiations provide important insights into species diversification, which is especially true of adaptive radiations. New World wood warblers (Parulidae) are a family of small, insectivorous, forest-dwelling passerine birds, often considered an exemplar adaptive radiation… read more here.
Keywords: evolution; wood warblers; radiation; burst ... See more keywords
Does acoustically simulated predation risk affect settlement and reproduction of a migratory passerine?
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DOI: 10.1111/eth.12879
Abstract: Nest predation is one of the most important drivers of avian life history evolution and population dynamics. Increasing evidence suggests that birds are able to assess nest predation risk and avoid settling in highârisk areas… read more here.
Keywords: wood warblers; settlement; risk; predation risk ... See more keywords