Ecology and ethology of birds

High diversity of dietary and reproductive tactics in birds are of broad scientific interest. Our results for example show that the relationship predator – prey is working differently in Central and Northern Europe. We are also interested in dietary tactics of urbanized birds of prey and owls (Eurasian kestrel, Long-eared owl). In the tropical regions (Papua New Guinea, Cameroon) we try to uncover ecology of poor known species and functioning of avian communities. Other topics include vocal communication in birds, especially mimickers and duetting species, or impact of anthropogenic activities on population of birds (e.g. mortality of birds on the electricity pylons).

Head: MSc. Jan Riegert, Ph.D.
e-mail: honza@riegert.cz
tel.: +420 387 772 214

Researchers:
MSc. Kryštof Chmel
MSc. Václav Luka

Collaborating institutions:
Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze, Fakulta životního prostředí; Univerzita Karlova, Přírodovědecká Fakulta; Ústav biologie obratlovců AV ČR; Orgány ochrany přírody v dotčených oblastech; Department of Animal Morphology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Faculty of Biology, Poznań, Poland; Zoologisches Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig, Section of Mammals, Bonn, Germany; SATEC – Sustainable Agriculture Technicians, NGO, Big Babanki, Cameroon; Cameroon Biodiversity Conservation Society (CBCS), Birdlife International Affiliate, Yaounde-Messa, Cameroon; University of Sussex, Great Britain

Selected posters:
Složení potravy puštíka obecného (Strix aluco) (Luka and Riegert 2013)
Distribution and abundance of nectar resources in the territories of two Sunbird species in Bamenda Higlands, SW Cameroon (Riegert et al. 2007)

References:
Hnízdění ptáků (Český rozhlas)
Proč nemusí papuánští ptáci sedět na vejcích (Český rozhlas)