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Spring migration frugivory may act as a quick nutrient uptake strategy for migrating passerines
Before embarking on a migratory flight, birds often exhibit extreme changes in their feeding behaviour and gut physiology, such as increased feeding, digestive organ remodelling, and shifts in diet. Many passerine species switch from insects to fruits during autumn migration,…
Read MoreHow fish reveal the link between stress and problem-solving
Using a social cichlid, we demonstrate a potential link between stress recovery and behavioural flexibility, with important implications for adaptation to changing environments.
Read MoreJob Opening – 4 y Post-Doc – DEADLINE EXTENDED to May 1st!
Computational Biology / Behavioral Analysis We are seeking a candidate with experience in applying modern computational tools for the study of complex biological patterns. We have acquired instruments to record courtship behaviour of birds in both natural and laboratory settings….
Read MoreEvidence of “sneaky” males in a bird of paradise?
A magnificent bird of paradise from New Guinea. Photo by Dustin Chen.
Read MoreHow do birds regulate seasonal expression of the migratory state? The gut hormone ghrelin could play a key role, suggests an experimental study in common quails
The seasonal expression and the migratory phenotype is signalled by rapid and marked changes in food intake, fuelling, and amount of nocturnality. We used common quails (Coturnix coturnix) to assess if the hormone corticosterone and the gut-derived hormone ghrelin play…
Read MoreNew grant to implement novel feeding strategies on fish farms
Stefan Fischer and other group members received a new grant to improve animal welfare on fish farms funded by the Vienna Science and Technology Fund.
Read MoreClaudia Janiczek wins the prize for the best poster at the PhD academy
Another recognition for our group: Claudia Janiczek won the prize for the best poster at the PhD Academy, an event organized by the CoBeNe Doctoral School of the University of Vienna. Claudia presented her work on the comparison of courtship…
Read MoreChristina Krumpholz wins the price for the best talk at the PhD academy
The PhD Academy was launched last year and is aimed primarily at PhD students from the CoBeNe Doctoral School of the University of Vienna. This year, our PhD student Christina Krumpholz gave a talk on the relative contribution of voice…
Read MoreGiovanni Spezie defended his PhD
After a few adventurous years, during which he had to face droughts, pandemics and wildfires, Giovanni eventually defended his PhD on December 6th. His contributiions on the courtship of bowerbirds and in general about the role of learning in the…
Read MoreSneaky copulations by ‘apprentices’ bowerbirds
Unknown aspects of bowerbird courtship revealed
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