Search for dissertations about: "Ficedula hypoleuca"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words Ficedula hypoleuca.
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6. Conflicts in the reproduction of the pied flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca
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7. The effects of temperature on avian physiology, behavior and development
Abstract : Temperature is a property of profound matter in all aspects of animal life, affecting both individual energy budgets and the environments in which animals reside. Thus, a proper understanding of the effects of temperature variation is instrumental in understanding not only animal form and function, but also the structure and dynamics of wild populations. READ MORE
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8. Causes and consequences of blood parasite infections in birds
Abstract : Parasites are ubiquitous and can cause significant fitness reductions to their hosts. Therefore, selection for the evolution of host resistance should be strong. However, resistance may be costly and should be traded-off against other fitness related traits. READ MORE
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9. Reproduction and moult in pied and collared flycatchers (Ficedula hypoleuca and F. albicollis) : A life-history approach
Abstract : This thesis examines the trade-offs between investments in reproduction and self-maintenance (moult) in pied and collared flycatchers (Ficedula hypoleuca and F. albicollis). These two long-distance migratory passerine bird species were studied on the breeding grounds in Fennoscandia and in England. READ MORE
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10. Patterns of hatching and adult body mass change in the Pied Flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca : adaptations and constraints
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