Behavioural Ecology Group
The Behavioural Ecology Group (BHE) studies the causes and consequences of animal behaviour with a focus on social contexts. We provide education in Behavioural Ecology and Applied Animal Behaviour.
Our research focuses on:
• Behavioural Ecology
• Applied Animal Behaviour
• Behaviour of Companion Animals
Latest News
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Zebra finches might sing to synchronise their breeding with each other
- Australian wild zebra finches sing more with others around when breeding conditions are favourable. Their song also changes based on their breeding... -
Mooc: Knowledge of animal behaviour contributes to conservation
- Better insight into animal behaviour could contribute significantly to the protection of species. This is the motivation behind the free MOOC course... -
Why domestic cats may have small brains
- Domestic cats have smaller brains than their wild ancestors. Smaller brains need less energy. Cats might thus be able to spend more energy on other... -
Cognition versus camouflage: predator-driven evolution
- A frog with a large brain can probably better assess the risk of an approaching snake and save itself at the most favorable moment with a courageous... -
Young birds do household chores
- Young birds support their parents in raising youngsters, defending the territory and keeping predators at bay. This social... -
How Dutch migratory birds are caught by trapping nets
- Each year, large numbers of migratory birds (including Dutch birds) are caught in the Mediterranean. These birds, ranging from quails to nightingales,...
Latest publications
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Male plumage colouration predicts female reproductive investment and nestling survival in a colour dimorphic tropical songbird
Avian Biology Research (2023). - ISSN 1758-1559 -
The social role of song in wild zebra finches
Current Biology 33 (2023)2. - ISSN 0960-9822 - p. 372 - 380.e3. -
Which plumage patches provide information about condition and success in a female fairy-wren?
Behavioral Ecology 34 (2023)1. - ISSN 1045-2249 - p. 50 - 62. -
Properties of Foods That Impact Appetite Regulation in Cats
Frontiers in Animal Science 3 (2022). - ISSN 2673-6225 - 12 p. -
Jumping out of trouble: evidence for a cognitive map in guppies (Poecilia reticulata)
Behavioral Ecology 33 (2022)6. - ISSN 1045-2249 - p. 1161 - 1169.