Research Articles
The Seed-Eater's Defense: How the American Goldfinch Thwarts the Cowbird
Discover how the American Goldfinch uses its specialized seed-based diet as an effective defense against Brown-headed Cowbird brood parasitism.
The Hidden Stress of Deceptive Eggs: How Birds' Immune Systems Sound the Alarm
Explore how birds' bodies respond physiologically to brood parasite eggs through leukocyte profiles and Hsp70 levels in this fascinating scientific investigation.
The Avian Arms Race: A Season of Hope and Heartbreak in a Bird's Nest
Exploring how brood parasitism and nest predation shape passerine bird populations through scientific research and data visualization.
The Cuckoo's Con Game: How Cheating Birds Shape Ecosystems
Exploring the coevolutionary arms race between brood parasitic birds and their hosts, and how these interactions shape ecosystems.