The Raptors: Ecology, Behavior, Parasites, Life History and Conservation
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Wildlife".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2025 | Viewed by 392
Special Issue Editor
Interests: interaction between molt vs. breeding of owls; avian incubation behaviour; nest light environment; relationship between nest concealment vs. predators risk; morphometry of the owl and the raptors feathers; anthropogenic materials in bird nests
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Animals journal is about to launch a Special Issue dedicated to studies addressing the ecology, behavior, life history and conservation of the raptors.
In the evolutionary struggle for survival, the raptors are among the best-adapted organisms in the animal world. Their body shape and hunting abilities make them the finest sky hunters. However, despite their speed and strength, survival can be challenging for the raptors.
The raptors, due to their remarkable phenotypic plasticity, can adapt to a wide range of habitats. In addition, they are essential components in many ecosystems. Many research studies have provided a foundation for further studies on the ecology and behaviour of this fauna, but this is laborious work. Many details of the behaviour and life history of the raptors, even among intensively studied species, remain unknown.
Therefore, this Special Issue is an opportunity to combine and synthesize data from different research fields. We welcome high-quality original papers addressing all aspects of the life of raptors and owls, including their habitat requirements and selection, foraging ecology and diet preferences, breeding biology and nest success, distribution, post-breeding movements and migration, endoparasites and ectoparasites, threats and protection, and population statuses and trends.
Reviews and surveys that provide new relevant insights into the above-mentioned research areas are also welcome.
Dr. Zbigniew Kwieciński
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- the life history of raptors and owls
- breeding biology
- ecology
- behavior
- conservation
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