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New paper on eggshell coloration in Ornithology

Our new paper explores changes in eggshell coloration in the Red-backed Shrike over the past 135 years. We documented a significant increase in the divergence of colour and pattern contrast both within and between clutches over time. These long-term changes may have enhanced the shrike’s defenses by improving the detection and rejection of cuckoo eggs, potentially contributing to the observed decline in brood parasitism rates in Red-backed Shrike nests. Agnieszka, Klaudia, Artur — it was a pleasure to work with you on this exciting project! ( https://academic.oup.com/auk/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ornithology/ukaf069/8362217 )

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New paper in Frontiers in Zoology

Our article about ear tufts in owls has just been published! We used a phylogenetically-informed comparative approach to reconstruct the evolutionary history of ear tufts across the entire Strigidae family (184 species). Ear tufts are closely associated with nocturnal lifestyles, so we assume that they facilitate camouflage against predators and mobbers.

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New article on eggshell colour

The photo of the Red-backed Shrike eggs taken by Klaudia will be featured on the cover of the latest issue of Behavioral Ecology & Sociobiology. Inside – our new article on sexually selected eggshell coloration hypothesis. Congratulations Klaudia!