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Job 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….

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Evidence of “sneaky” males in a bird of paradise?

A magnificent bird of paradise from New Guinea. Photo by Dustin Chen.

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When less is more

Coy display behaviours and the temporal dynamics of animal courtship

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Hybrid manakins do hybrid courtship

Beyond plumage: courtship may have a role in speciation

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Claudia 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…

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Cover Image for Ethology – Jan 2023

Our paper Sneaky copulations by ‘apprentices’ bowerbirds made the cover of the journal’s issue of January 2022. Nice to see our work portraited!

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Sneaky copulations by ‘apprentices’ bowerbirds

Unknown aspects of bowerbird courtship revealed

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The importance of synchronization in courtship

Male ring dove perching on a window box

The timing of vocal and visual components may influence attractiveness of multimodal signals

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Learned components of courtship

A focus on postural displays, choreographies and construction abilities

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Physiological innovation and courtship behaviour

Specialized metabolic, respiratory and cardiovascular systems sustain the neuromuscular demands of physically demanding courtship

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