Abstract. Survival is a fundamental organismal trait which can vary by sex, yet the extent of sex-biased survival is largely unknown across most taxa. To a

Our Associate Editors considered 57 IBIS papers, published in 2025, whose first or corresponding author was an Early Career Researcher (ECR), nominating their favourites. The top-ranking papers are no...

An exploration of how the study of female birds is reshaping our understanding of nature

Scientists just recently decided to study female birds. What they found astounded them.

A new study finds that overlooking the lives of female birds could have severe conservation consequences.

A new study finds that overlooking the lives of female birds could have severe conservation consequences.

The biggest danger for wildlife is the aftermath. But many species have evolved to rely on the opportunities created by others.

A new study shows that ecological research often ignores or excludes data on female birds and behavior, resulting in erroneous assumptions on conservation.