Julian Evans

Jun 27, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Paulo Guimaraes |Julian Evans |W. Daniel Kissling

AbstractThe colorfulness of bird plumage plays a crucial role in intraspecific (e.g. sexual display) and interspecific ecological interactions (e.g. camouflage and predation). Consequently, bird plumage colorfulness can affect the success of individuals in novel environments, such as urban settings. However, our understanding of the impact of urbanization on the plumage colorfulness of birds, especially in tropical regions, is limited.