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Using animal tracking for early detection of mass poisoning events Open
Amidst the sixth mass extinction, some animal groups, such as vultures, the only obligate scavengers among vertebrates, are disappearing at an unprecedented rate. Vulture populations worldwide are declining, primarily due to poisoning. As …
Morphology-based tool for sexing White-backed Vultures in the field Open
We explored the reliability of sex determination based on morphometric measurements in African White-backed Vultures ( Gyps africanus ), a species that has been known to lack sexual dimorphism. Examining 61 adults, we measured 13 morpholog…
Using animal tracking for early detection of mass poisoning events Open
1 Amidst the sixth mass extinction, some groups, such as vultures, the only obligate scavengers among vertebrates, are disappearing at an unprecedented rate. Vulture populations worldwide are largely threatened by poisoning. As many vultur…
Death detector: Using vultures as sentinels to detect carcasses by combining bio‐logging and machine learning Open
Bio‐logging technologies allow scientists to remotely monitor animal behaviour and the environment. In this study, we used the combination of natural abilities of African white‐backed vultures Gyps africanus and state‐of‐the‐art bio‐loggin…
Advantages and disadvantages of using social information for carcass detection–A case study using white-backed vultures Open
Utilizing social information during foraging, wherein individuals observe how others interact with their environment rather than relying solely on individually acquired information, is a widely used strategy across the animal kingdom. Neve…
Foxtrot migration and dynamic over-wintering range of an Arctic raptor Open
Advances in tracking technologies have revealed the diverse migration patterns of birds, which are critical for range mapping and population estimation. Population trends are usually estimated in breeding ranges where birds remain stationa…
Quick-quick-slow: the foxtrot migration and dynamic non-breeding range of the Arctic raptor Open
Advances in tracking technologies have revealed the diverse migration patterns of birds, which are critical for range mapping and population estimation. While population trends are typically estimated in breeding ranges where birds remain …
Integrating threat mapping and animal movement data to identify high‐risk areas for endangered mobile species Open
Given the current biodiversity crisis, understanding how animals move across a landscape dotted with different anthropogenic threats and the consequences of those threats for animals is paramount to devising evidence‐based conservation int…
Reviewer #2 (Public Review): Quick-quick-slow: the foxtrot migration and dynamic non-breeding range Open
Advancements in tracking technologies have revolutionized our understanding of bird migrations, revealing a diverse array of migratory behaviors. We propose a new pattern of migratory behavior termed 'foxtrot migration,' characterized by a…
Quick-quick-slow: the foxtrot migration and dynamic non-breeding range Open
Advancements in tracking technologies have revolutionized our understanding of bird migrations, revealing a diverse array of migratory behaviors. We propose a new pattern of migratory behavior termed ‘foxtrot migration,’ characterized by a…
Structural genomic variation and migratory behavior in a wild songbird Open
Structural variants (SVs) are a major source of genetic variation; and descriptions in natural populations and connections with phenotypic traits are beginning to accumulate in the literature. We integrated advances in genomic sequencing a…
Author Response: Conserving bird populations in the Anthropocene: the significance of non-breeding movements Open
To conserve bird species threatened by climate change, it is important to understand how environmental factors affected by climate change, such as snow cover, impact their ranges. While this problem is fairly well understood for breeding a…
Foxtrot migration and dynamic over-wintering range of an Arctic raptor Open
Advances in tracking technologies have revealed the diverse migration patterns of birds, which are critical for range mapping and population estimation. Population trends are usually estimated in breeding ranges where birds remain stationa…
Conserving bird populations in the Anthropocene: the significance of non-breeding movements Open
Background To conserve bird species threatened by climate change, it is important to understand how environmental factors affected by climate change, such as snow cover, impact their ranges. While this problem is fairly well understood for…
Structural genomic variation and migratory behavior in wild songbirds Open
Structural variants (SVs) are a major source of genetic variation, but accurate descriptions in natural populations and connections with phenotypic traits remain scarce. We integrated advances in genomic sequencing and animal tracking to b…
Foxtrot migration and dynamic over-wintering range of an arctic raptor Open
Advances in tracking technologies have revealed the diverse migration patterns of birds, which are critical for range mapping and population estimation. Population trends are usually estimated in breeding ranges where birds remain stationa…
Arctic Migratory Raptor Selects Nesting Area During the Previous Breeding Season Open
Migratory species have a limited time for habitat selection upon arrival at the breeding grounds. This is especially evident in arctic migrants, which are restricted by a narrow window of opportunity when environmental conditions are favor…
Wing tags severely impair movement in African Cape Vultures Open
Background The use of tracking technologies is key for the study of animal movement and pivotal to ecological and conservation research. However, the potential effects of devices attached to animals are sometimes neglected. The impact of t…
Individual variability and versatility in an eco-evolutionary model of avian migration Open
Seasonal migration is a complex and variable behaviour with the potential to promote reproductive isolation. In Eurasian blackcaps ( Sylvia atricapilla ), a migratory divide in central Europe separating populations with southwest (SW) and …
Wing tags severely impair movement in African Cape Vultures Open
Background The use of tracking technologies is key for the study of animal movement and pivotal to ecological and conservation research. However, the potential effects of devices attached to animals are sometimes neglected. The impact of t…