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Cannibalism in common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
We report two separate observations of adult male common kestrel ( Falco tinnunculus ) killing and feeding upon second-year (SY) conspecifics in...
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Structural similarity of human papillomavirus E4 and polyomaviral VP4 exhibited by genomic analysis of the common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) polyomavirus
Polyomaviruses are widely distributed viruses of birds that may induce developmental deformities and internal organ disorders primarily in nestlings....
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The infection record of Ixodes lividus from new avian host lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni Fleischer, 1818)
Ixodes lividus (Koch, 1844) is a specific ectoparasite of sand martin ( Riparia riparia ). Despite the distribution range of I. lividus covering the...
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A kestrel without hooked beak and talons is not a kestrel for the red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio)
Birds are strongly motivated to recognize various predators to secure survival and reproductive success. Thus, predator recognition provides a useful...
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First record and morphological contributions of Procyrnea leptoptera (Rudolphi, 1819) (Nematoda: Habronematidae) in the kestrel Falco tinnunculus Linnaeus (Falconiformes: Falconidae) from Egypt
BackgroundThe kestrel Falco tinnunculus , Linnaeus, 1758 is widely distributed in Europe, Asia, Africa, and East coast of North America. It is a...
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Vertebrate diet of the common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) and barn owl (Tyto alba) in rain-fed crops: implications to the pest control programs
Damage associated with rodent’s outbreaks is common in the actual intensive agriculture. In order to reduce these economic losses, the placement of...
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Assessment of Toxic Metals (Al, Cd, Pb) and Trace Elements (B, Ba, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Li, Zn, Ni, Sr, V) in the Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) from the Canary Islands (Spain)
The monitoring of trace elements and toxic metals in apical predators of the trophic chain provides data on the degree of contamination in...
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Ecological and social factors affecting the occurrence of kleptoparasitism in two recently established sympatric breeding falcons
Co-occurrence of ecologically similar species can lead to direct agonistic interactions, including kleptoparasitism, where one individual consumes...
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Aircraft Collisions with Birds (Orders Falconiformes and Accipitriformes)
AbstractStatistical data on aircraft collisions with birds of prey (Falconiformes and Accipitriformes) are analyzed. The basis of the analysis was...
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Integument colouration and circulating carotenoids in relation to urbanisation in Eurasian kestrels (Falco tinnunculus)
Urbanisation is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time, yet we still lack an integrative understanding of how cities affect...
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A new general index of home range overlap and segregation: the Lesser Kestrel in Southern Italy as a case study
BackgroundThere is increasing interest in evaluating home-range overlap (or, otherwise, segregation) between bird species, and between or within bird...
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Predator odour recognition in Eurasian kestrels
Semiochemicals released by predators (i.e. “kairomones”) may be useful for prey species. Knowledge on functional use of olfaction to detect...
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Old nest material functions as an informative cue in making nest-site selection decisions in the European Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
BackgroundFor secondary cavity-nesting bird species that do not add lining materials to nests, the presence of old nest material or organic remains...
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Ectoparasites exposure affects early growth and mouth colour in nestlings of a cavity-nesting raptor
AbstractNest-dwelling ectoparasites are a major source of stress for growing nestling birds, as they can negatively impact on growth and physiology,...
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Haemosporidian infection of the American Kestrel in the southern Chihuahua Desert, Mexico: relationship with land use
We aimed to assess haemosporidian prevalence and parasitaemia in the American Kestrel ( Falco sparverius ) in relation to land use (i.e. small villages...
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How can the home range of the Lesser Kestrel be affected by a large civil infrastructure?
BackgroundThe loss of traditional agropastoral systems, with the consequent reduction of foraging habitats and prey availability, is one of the main...
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Reduced ectoparasite load, body mass and blood haemolysis in Eurasian kestrels (Falco tinnunculus) along an urban–rural gradient
Urbanisation is proceeding at an alarming rate which forces wildlife to either retreat from urban areas or cope with novel stressors linked to human...
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Poor reproductive success of polygynously mated female birds with obligatory bi-parental care: a result of deceptive behaviour of males?
AbstractSocial polygyny usually benefits males by increasing the number of offspring, whereas it is detrimental for females as they must share the...
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Brood sex ratio modulates the effects of extra food on parental effort and sibling competition in a sexually dimorphic raptor
AbstractConflicts are inherent to family systems and may occur at three levels. First, each parent benefits if its mate takes the greater share of...
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Environmental factors affecting the wintering raptor community in Armenia, Southern Caucasus
The species–habitat relationships can change during the year because of the seasonality of resources. Therefore, the investigation of habitat use by...
