Journal of Avian Biology

avianbiology.bsky.social

08 August 2026 18:03

New paper: How can we advance avian microbiome research? This perspective identifies key methodological challenges and offers practical recommendations to advance studies of bird–microbe interactions. ➡️ vist.ly/5e36n #microbiome #ornithology #birds #methods

Martin Bulla

martinbulla.bsky.social

08 August 2026 14:59

Why have birds evolved complex songs? Across 4,940 passerine species, #BirdSong complexity peaks in temperate regions and is structured by evolutionary history and ecology, but shows weak associations with proxies of sexual selection and cognitive signalling. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...

Malavika Madhavan

malavika-m.bsky.social

24 July 2026 19:58

And starting and completing this journey alongside @sangeeth-sailas.bsky.social has been such an added bonus!

Malavika Madhavan

malavika-m.bsky.social

24 July 2026 19:56

A little late to share this, but an important milestone nevertheless :) Last month, I officially finished my PhD on individual identity signals in owl vocalisations and how they are shaped by the social environment. So grateful to my supervisors, family, friends, and reviewers! #PhD #bioacoustics

Arjun Amar

arjundevamar.bsky.social

10 July 2026 19:29

Our new review paper is out - iOrnithology: a review of the use of web-sourced photographs and videos in ornithological research, published in Ibis @connorpanter.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...