C. Doutrelant

Evolution of immune genes in island birds: reduction in population sizes can explain island syndrome

This study investigates immune gene evolution in island birds, finding demographic effects reduce genetic diversity and selection efficacy, but relaxed selection due to reduced parasite pressure is only evident in some immune gene categories.

Identifying drivers of spatio-temporal variation in survival in four blue tit populations

This study examines survival variation in four blue tit populations, finding synchronous survival fluctuations but no climate correlation, and a decline in two populations.

Deep learning-based methods for individual recognition in small birds

This paper develops deep learning methods for individual bird recognition in both captive and wild settings, demonstrating their effectiveness with three bird species.

Distribution of iridescent colours in hummingbird communities results from the interplay between selection for camouflage and communication

This study examines color distribution in hummingbird communities, finding overdispersion in iridescent traits and clustering in dorsal patches, suggesting character displacement and cryptic coloration.

How to make methodological decisions when inferring social networks

The paper provides a framework for making methodological decisions in social network inference, emphasizing the use of a priori knowledge and pilot studies to improve network validity.

Hummingbird iridescence: an unsuspected structural diversity influences colouration at multiple scales

This study quantifies the structural and color diversity of iridescence in 36 hummingbird species, revealing unexpected structural complexity and its impact on coloration.