Human activity shapes the wintering ecology of a migratory bird

Doren, Benjamin M. Van; Conway, Greg J.; Phillips, Robbie J.; Evans, Glynne C.; Roberts, Graham C. M.; Liedvogel, Miriam; Sheldon, Ben C.

doi:10.1111/gcb.15597

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“…For the community of woodland birds at our study site in Slovakia, the most abundant haemoproteids are associated with the most abundant partially-migratory passerines of families Paridae, Turdidae, and Muscicapidae [ 33 ]. A notable exception is the blackcap, a Sylviid warbler, showing complex migratory strategies ranging from non-migratory to long-distance migratory populations [ 71 ]. Of the dominant haemoproteid lineages detected at the study site in partially migratory birds, one is closely associated with the temperate oceanic climate ( H. majoris PARUS1), another with the humid continental climate ( H. attenuatus ROBIN1), and the third with the warm temperate climate ( H. minutus TURDUS2).…”

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“…First, blackcaps breeding in Europe are thought to comprise eastern and western populations with respect to their migration routes [ 86 ]. Second, since the middle of the last century blackcaps show changes in migratory strategies westwards and the establishment of stable wintering populations in western and southwestern Europe [ 71 ]. It is possible that the evolution of H. parabelopolskyi lineages SYAT01–02 may be linked to these changes in blackcaps’ migratory behavior.…”

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Phylogeographic Patterns of Haemoproteid Assemblages of Selected Avian Hosts: Ecological and Evolutionary Implications

Šujanová

Václav

2022

Microorganisms

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Background: While the dynamics of disease emergence is driven by host–parasite interactions, the structure and dynamics of these interactions are still poorly understood. Here we study the phylogenetic and morphological clustering of haemosporidian parasite lineages in a local avian host community. Subsequently, we examine geographical patterns of parasite assemblages in selected avian hosts breeding in Europe. Methods: We conduct phylogenetic and haplotype network analyses of Haemoproteus (Parahaemoproteus) lineages based on a short and an extended cytochrome b barcode region. Ordination analyses are used to examine changes in parasite assemblages with respect to climate type and geography. Results: We reveal relatively low phylogenetic clustering of haemoproteid lineages in a local avian host community and identify a potentially new Haemoproteus morphospecies. Further, we find that climate is effectively capturing geographical changes in parasite assemblages in selected widespread avian hosts. Moreover, parasite assemblages are found to vary distinctly across the host’s breeding range, even within a single avian host. Conclusions: This study suggests that a few keystone hosts can be important for the local phylogenetic and morphological clustering of haemoproteid parasites. Host spatio-temporal dynamics, both for partially and long-distance migratory birds, appear to explain geographical variation in haemoproteid parasite assemblages. This study also gives support to the idea that climate variation in terms of rainfall seasonality can be linked to the propensity for host switching in haemosporidians.

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Phylogeographic Patterns of Haemoproteid Assemblages of Selected Avian Hosts: Ecological and Evolutionary Implications

Šujanová

Václav

2022

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“…The occurrence and intensity of artificial feeding vary among the snowfinch populations and is much more common in the Alps than in the other snowfinch populations [50]. Significant detrimental ecological effects of providing feed to birds have been documented [52], including disease transmission and individual physical condition (e.g. royalsocietypublishing.org/journal/rspb Proc.…”

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Spatio-temporal variation in the wintering associations of an alpine bird

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Many animals make behavioural changes to cope with winter conditions, being gregariousness a common strategy. Several factors have been invoked to explain why gregariousness may evolve during winter, with individuals coming together and separating as they trade off the different costs and benefits of living in groups. These trade-offs may, however, change over space and time as a response to varying environmental conditions. Despite its importance, little is known about the factors triggering gregarious behaviour during winter and its change in response to variation in weather conditions is poorly documented. Here, we aimed at quantifying large-scale patterns in wintering associations over 23 years of the white-winged snowfinch Montifringilla nivalis nivalis . We found that individuals gather in larger groups at sites with harsh wintering conditions. Individuals at colder sites reunite later and separate earlier in the season than at warmer sites. However, the magnitude and phenology of wintering associations are ruled by changes in weather conditions. When the temperature increased or the levels of precipitation decreased, group size substantially decreased, and individuals stayed united in groups for a shorter time. These results shed light on factors driving gregariousness and points to shifting winter climate as an important factor influencing this behaviour.

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“…The species, a summer breeder, has changed its winter status from a rare overwinter visitor in the 1960s to an established and numerous winter visitor, present in nearly half the 10km 2 squares in Britain, by 2010. Possible reasons, including provision of bird-feeders, are discussed by Van Doren et al (2021) who also summarise the history of the trend. Since, as discussed above, Blackcaps are very efficient V. album seed vectors their presence here will, surely, be increasing spread, certainly within the host or adjoining trees as they do not travel far to dispose of the seeds.…”

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Mistletoe, Viscum album (Santalaceae), in Britain and Ireland; a discussion and review of current status and trends

Briggs¹

2021

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The status of Viscum album L. (Mistletoe) in Britain and Ireland is discussed and current trends reviewed. An overview of life-cycle is given, including discussion of dispersal, germination and host connection, all aspects important in understanding status and trends. A summary of hosts and habitats is followed by a review of distribution; the long-established pattern in the south-west midlands plus recent and ongoing changes. The biodiversity value of mistletoe for other species is discussed. The seasonal mistletoe trade, its history and implications, is outlined. Some current conservation, control and planting projects are described. A brief summary of toxicity and medicinal uses is given. Concluding remarks outline various research opportunities; particularly those that would help understand and set a baseline to measure current and future trends.

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Human activity shapes the wintering ecology of a migratory bird

Abstract: This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Cited by 35 publications

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Phylogeographic Patterns of Haemoproteid Assemblages of Selected Avian Hosts: Ecological and Evolutionary Implications

Phylogeographic Patterns of Haemoproteid Assemblages of Selected Avian Hosts: Ecological and Evolutionary Implications

Spatio-temporal variation in the wintering associations of an alpine bird

Mistletoe, Viscum album (Santalaceae), in Britain and Ireland; a discussion and review of current status and trends

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