Elegant & intriguing study of avian cultural traditions showing that nest architecture is consistently different in groups of sparrow-weavers nesting in close proximity science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

JOB 📢: Assistant Professor in Ecology, Evolution or Behavioural Ecology Durham BioSciences Durham University. Deadline 31 Oct 2024 More info: durham.taleo.net/careersection/… CEG Durham Durham BEER centre BES careers SCB #HiringNow EcologyJobs EcologyJobs ASAB

New bird🐦‍⬛research🚨! So excited to share our new study in NatureEcoEvo! In it, we examine shifts in the breeding latitude, elevation, and phenology of North American #birds in relation to #climatechange! The last paper of my UCLA EEB postdoc with Morgan Tingley🥲 A🧵...

Our paper is published today in nature journal! If you want to know more about how communities interact across habitats and interaction types, and their effects on ecosystem functioning and stability, the paper is here🔽 nature.com/articles/s4158…

Biodiversiy is declining, yet we have limited knowledge about how that affects human well-being. My work linking bats, insecticide use, and human infant health is out today in Science (science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…), and tells a complex story about how those are connected.

First ever pitta on the front cover of an international research journal? Could be. The Louisiade Pitta as example of a "lost bird" rediscovered with the help of citizen science. Paper by Cameron Rutt and others from eBird and BirdLife International: esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/fe…

If you know of anyone interested in macroevolution and spatial patterns of biodiversity, I am seeking new PhD students to apply this fall! Please reach out if you would like to chat! pascaltitle.com

For any ecological or biodiversity consultants with good field skills, a peachy job going with the amazing Durwyn Liley and team in Dorset.

Didn't see this one coming: Plumage colour polymorphism in the Kakapo is thought to have evolved as a result of historical predation pressure from the extinct Haast’s eagle, or another extinct raptor. 🤓

Evidence for tactile organs in the bill tips of penguins and albatrosses: royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rs… Congratulations to Carla du Toit and colleagues!

CALLING ALL BIRD NERDS we are hiring Asst Prof Avian Ecology at UW Seattle! Please apply, or spread the word: ap.washington.edu/ahr/position-d…

Kretschmer's Longbill, a skulking and little-known African warbler (Macrosphenidae), seen unusually well at Amani, Tanzania, a couple of days ago.

Finally made it to the Usambara Mtns, home of Usambara Weaver, Usambara Hyliota, Usambara Thrush and Usambara Akalat. Good times.