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View article: Glucocorticoid correlation between barn owl (Tyto alba) breeding partners and its association with reproductive success
Glucocorticoid correlation between barn owl (Tyto alba) breeding partners and its association with reproductive success Open
In biparental species, reproductive success is influenced by the quality of the parents, the care each provides, environmental factors, and the cooperation between parents in sharing reproductive tasks. Hormones like corticosterone, which …
View article: Benchmarking imputation accuracy in the presence or absence of a reference panel
Benchmarking imputation accuracy in the presence or absence of a reference panel Open
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) of a large number of samples is costly. Solutions to reduce this cost include targeting a proportion of the genome (e.g. SNP arrays) or lowering the sequencing depth (low-coverage WGS, lcWGS) but both solution…
View article: Genomic bases of short-term evolution in the wild revealed by long-term monitoring and population-scale sequencing
Genomic bases of short-term evolution in the wild revealed by long-term monitoring and population-scale sequencing Open
Understanding how wild populations adapt to rapid environmental change requires linking phenotypic evolution to its genomic basis over contemporary timescales. This remains challenging because genetic and environmental effects are often in…
View article: Growth effects and the underlying genetic architecture of inbreeding depression in a wild raptor
Growth effects and the underlying genetic architecture of inbreeding depression in a wild raptor Open
1 Abstract Despite its potentially devastating effects, the prevalence and underlying mechanisms of inbreeding depression in wild populations are still relatively under-explored. Here, we use whole-genome sequence data from >3,000 wild bar…
View article: The Function of Melanin‐Based Colour Polymorphism in Cattle, Sheep and Goats
The Function of Melanin‐Based Colour Polymorphism in Cattle, Sheep and Goats Open
Natural selection has rarely promoted the evolution of colour polymorphism in wild mammals. However, it is more common in domestic mammals due to artificial selection. For this reason, domestication could provide valuable insights into the…
View article: Melanin and Neurotransmitter Signalling Genes Are Differentially Co‐Expressed in Growing Feathers of White and Rufous Barn Owls
Melanin and Neurotransmitter Signalling Genes Are Differentially Co‐Expressed in Growing Feathers of White and Rufous Barn Owls Open
Regulation of melanin‐based pigmentation is complex, involving multiple genes. Because different genes can contribute to the same pigmentation phenotype, the genes identified in model organisms may not necessarily apply to wild species. In…
View article: <i>Eoldist</i>, a Web Application for Estimating Cautionary Detection Distance of Birds by Automatic Detection Systems to Reduce Collisions With Wind Turbines
<i>Eoldist</i>, a Web Application for Estimating Cautionary Detection Distance of Birds by Automatic Detection Systems to Reduce Collisions With Wind Turbines Open
The installation of automatic detection systems (ADSs) on operating wind energy facilities is a mitigation measure to reduce bird collisions. The effectiveness of an ADS depends on a combination of parameters, including the detection dista…
View article: Dynamic parental roles revealed by fine-scale hunting behaviour with concurrent pair tracking in the wild
Dynamic parental roles revealed by fine-scale hunting behaviour with concurrent pair tracking in the wild Open
Parental cooperation in offspring care is essential for offspring survival in species with extended biparental care. Yet, the mechanisms through which each parent’s foraging skills and performance shape both their own and their partner’s c…
View article: The recombination landscape of the barn owl, from families to populations
The recombination landscape of the barn owl, from families to populations Open
Homologous recombination is a meiotic process that generates diversity along the genome and interacts with all evolutionary forces. Despite its importance, studies of recombination landscapes are lacking due to methodological limitations a…
View article: Barn owl site occupancy and breeding success in relation to land use and nest box characteristics
Barn owl site occupancy and breeding success in relation to land use and nest box characteristics Open
Agricultural landscapes play a crucial role in enhancing biodiversity because of their widespread presence over the Earth and their ability to encompass diverse ecosystems. Recognizing this, numerous governments are incentivizing farmers t…
View article: Individual quality and environmental factors interact to shape reproduction and survival in a resident bird of prey
Individual quality and environmental factors interact to shape reproduction and survival in a resident bird of prey Open
Investigating among-individual differences in reproductive success and survival is essential for understanding eco-evolutionary processes. We used 5 years of demographic data from 556 breeding barn owls ( Tyto alba ) to estimate associatio…
View article: Landing force reveals new form of motion-induced sound camouflage in a wild predator
Landing force reveals new form of motion-induced sound camouflage in a wild predator Open
Predator-prey arms races have led to the evolution of finely tuned disguise strategies. While the theoretical benefits of predator camouflage are well established, no study has yet been able to quantify its consequences for hunting success…
View article: Reviewer #1 (Public Review): Landing force reveals new form of motion-induced sound camouflage in a wild predator
Reviewer #1 (Public Review): Landing force reveals new form of motion-induced sound camouflage in a wild predator Open
Predator-prey arms races have led to the evolution of finely-tuned disguise strategies. While the theoretical benefits of predator camouflage are well established, no study has yet been able to quantify its consequences for hunting success…
View article: None: Landing force reveals new form of motion-induced sound camouflage in a wild predator
None: Landing force reveals new form of motion-induced sound camouflage in a wild predator Open
Predator-prey arms races have led to the evolution of finely-tuned disguise strategies. While the theoretical benefits of predator camouflage are well established, no study has yet been able to quantify its consequences for hunting success…
View article: Landing force reveals new form of motion-induced sound camouflage in a wild predator
Landing force reveals new form of motion-induced sound camouflage in a wild predator Open
Predator-prey arms races have led to the evolution of finely-tuned disguise strategies. While the theoretical benefits of predator camouflage are well established, no study has yet been able to quantify its consequences for hunting success…
View article: Too big to purge: persistence of deleterious mutations in island populations of the European barn owl (Tyto alba)
Too big to purge: persistence of deleterious mutations in island populations of the European barn owl (Tyto alba) Open
An important aspect of assessing endangered levels and managing conservation is the study of inbreeding status, identifying its origin as well as assessing the mutation load in wild populations. In this study, we used 502 barn owls from co…
View article: The effects of land use changes on site occupancy and breeding success of the barn owl (Tyto alba) from 1993 to 2020
The effects of land use changes on site occupancy and breeding success of the barn owl (Tyto alba) from 1993 to 2020 Open
Land use changes, driven by human activities such as agricultural intensification and urban expansion, have drastic effects on biodiversity. As these changes are anticipated to continue, understanding species’ adaptations to their evolving…
View article: Spatio‐temporal shift in body size and plumage coloration is associated with the magnitude of climate change in a cosmopolitan owl
Spatio‐temporal shift in body size and plumage coloration is associated with the magnitude of climate change in a cosmopolitan owl Open
Aim Climatic gradients shape geographic variation in phenotypic traits that are involved in animal thermoregulation. Therefore, increasing temperatures under global warming are expected to cause change over time in traits that show predict…
View article: The recombination landscape of the barn owl, from families to populations
The recombination landscape of the barn owl, from families to populations Open
Homologous recombination is a meiotic process that generates diversity along the genome and interacts with all evolutionary forces. Despite its importance, studies of recombination landscapes are lacking due to methodological limitations a…
View article: Individual and environmental factors influencing preen gland's morphology and physiology in the barn owl <i>Tyto alba</i>
Individual and environmental factors influencing preen gland's morphology and physiology in the barn owl <i>Tyto alba</i> Open
Avian preen gland helps birds cope with their environment, although its overall functioning remains unclear. We shed light on the complexity of the preen gland's functioning by studying how multiple factors associate with gland morphology …
View article: Limited associations between <scp>MHC</scp> diversity and reproductive success in a bird species with biparental care
Limited associations between <span>MHC</span> diversity and reproductive success in a bird species with biparental care Open
The selective pressure from pathogens on individuals can have direct consequences on reproduction. Genes from the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) are central to the vertebrate adaptive immune system and pathogen resistance. In speci…
View article: The genomic architecture of continuous plumage colour variation in the European barn owl ( <i>Tyto alba</i> )
The genomic architecture of continuous plumage colour variation in the European barn owl ( <i>Tyto alba</i> ) Open
The maintenance of colour variation in wild populations has long fascinated evolutionary biologists, although most studies have focused on discrete traits exhibiting rather simple inheritance patterns and genetic architectures. However, th…
View article: The effect of collaboration on farmers’ pro-environmental behaviors – A systematic review
The effect of collaboration on farmers’ pro-environmental behaviors – A systematic review Open
Given the impact of agriculture on the environment, pro-environmental farming practices are growing in importance. Collaboration has an essential role to play in addressing environmental problems and promoting pro-environmental behaviors. …
View article: Owl symbolism in Greek civilization over the last 5000 years: social perceptions and implications for conservation
Owl symbolism in Greek civilization over the last 5000 years: social perceptions and implications for conservation Open
Knowing people are willing to protect wildlife when they feel connected with nature, we used owls as a case study to review owl symbolism in Greek history (2900 BC − 2000 AD). For five millennia, Greek civilization thrived and used owls as…