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Now online in Journal of #Ornithology Navigating ecological barriers in the North Atlantic: migratory routes, stopover strategies and flight behaviour of Ruddy Turnstones Arenaria interpres link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Navigating ecological barriers in the North Atlantic: migratory routes, stopover strategies and flight behaviour of Ruddy Turnstones Arenaria interpres - Journal of OrnithologyEcological barriers represent significant challenges during bird migration, as they imply long non-stop flights over unsuitable habitats. Strategies to limit these energy-costly flights include detour...link.springer.com

Now online in Journal of #Ornithology First records of migration route, phenology, and nonbreeding locations of the Desert Purple Martin (Progne subis hesperia) Open Access link.springer.com/article/10.1...

First records of migration route, phenology, and nonbreeding locations of the Desert Purple Martin (Progne subis hesperia) - Journal of OrnithologyPurple Martins (Progne subis) are long-distance migratory, aerial insectivores facing population declines, yet critical gaps remain in our understanding of the full annual cycle for all recognized sub...link.springer.com

Now online in Journal of #Ornithology Telemetry alone may not be reliable for a correct determination of population-level migration timing: lessons from Eleonora’s Falcon (Falco eleonorae) link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Telemetry alone may not be reliable for a correct determination of population-level migration timing: lessons from Eleonora’s Falcon (Falco eleonorae) - Journal of OrnithologyTracking technologies have revolutionized the study of bird migration, offering unparalleled insights into ecology, behaviours and flyways. However, due to the typically small proportion of individual...link.springer.com

Now online in Journal of #Ornithology From release to migration: early ranging behaviour of headstarted Eurasian Curlews (Numenius arquata) Open Access link.springer.com/article/10.1...

From release to migration: early ranging behaviour of headstarted Eurasian Curlews (Numenius arquata) - Journal of OrnithologyHeadstarting is increasingly used as a conservation intervention for the Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata), yet evidence on the early post-release movement ecology of captive-reared juveniles remains...link.springer.com

The DOG is awarding five travel grants of €2,000 each to members who will give a presentation at the 29th International Ornithological Congress (IOC) in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico (November 30 – December 5, 2026). For more information visit www.do-g.de/foerdern/rei... Photo: Johannes Lohmöller

Now online in Journal of #Ornithology Laser-based isotope profiling in avian tissues: a high-resolution method for ecological reconstruction Methods Paper, Open Access link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Laser-based isotope profiling in avian tissues: a high-resolution method for ecological reconstruction - Journal of OrnithologyKeratinous and bony tissues preserve ecological information, yet conventional isotope methods often lack the spatial resolution to detect fine-scale dietary or habitat transitions. Here, we present a ...link.springer.com

We are happy to introduce you to another member of our society, Friederike Woog! Photo: Jutta Tschierske

Now online in Journal of #Ornithology The quantitative analysis of the hooklets’ distribution in a bird wing feather of Columba palumbus (Columbidae, Aves) Open Access link.springer.com/article/10.1...

The quantitative analysis of the hooklets’ distribution in a bird wing feather of Columba palumbus (Columbidae, Aves) - Journal of OrnithologyFlight in birds is supported by the presence of wing feathers known as remiges. Particularly, the asymmetrically shaped primary feathers (Remiges primarii) generate the necessary lift that allows a bi...link.springer.com

Now online in Journal of #Ornithology Density of endemic parakeets in relation to conservation management, ungulate abundance and forest cover in the Parc Provincial des Grandes Fougères, New Caledonia Open Access link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Density of endemic parakeets in relation to conservation management, ungulate abundance and forest cover in the Parc Provincial des Grandes Fougères, New Caledonia - Journal of OrnithologyProtected areas help endangered species by conserving their natural habitat. The endemic New Caledonian Parakeet (Cyanoramphus saisseti) and Horned Parakeet (Eunymphicus cornutus) occur in the Parc Pr...link.springer.com

Now online in Journal of #Ornithology Migration and migratory connectivity of Greater Spotted Eagles (Clanga clanga) wintering at the head of the Arabian Gulf link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Migration and migratory connectivity of Greater Spotted Eagles (Clanga clanga) wintering at the head of the Arabian Gulf - Journal of OrnithologyUnderstanding migration routes, seasonal timing, and movement strategies of long-distance migrants is essential for evaluating population connectivity and informing conservation. The Greater Spotted E...link.springer.com

Franz Bairlein, Honorary President of the DOG and Editor of the Journal of Ornithology, received Springer Nature’s “Editor of Distinction Award 2026” for his outstanding commitment to scientific rigor and peer review. We warmly congratulate him and express our sincere appreciation.

Now online in Journal of #Ornithology Determinants of primary moult suspension in Dunlins (Calidris alpina), migrating through the southern Baltic coast Open Access link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Determinants of primary moult suspension in Dunlins (Calidris alpina), migrating through the southern Baltic coast - Journal of OrnithologyMoult in birds is a highly energetically expensive process. Therefore, feather replacement in most species does not coincide with breeding or migration periods. However, when time constraints prevent ...link.springer.com

We are delighted to present the research projects of Kanon Okamura and Christine Adler, both of whom have received our study support grant! We wish you both the best of luck with your projects! Photo 1: Angela Schmitz Ornés Photo 2: Philipp Lukas Krämer

Now online in Journal of #Ornithology Phenology of Swainson’s Thrush apparent territory establishment across an elevational gradient link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Register now: 159th DOG Annual Meeting 2026 in Mainz The 159th Annual Meeting of the German Ornithologists' Society will take place from 16th to 20th September 2026 at the University of Mainz. Registration for participation in the conference is possible until 14 August. www.do-g.de/veranstalten...

Now online in Journal of #Ornithology Experimental treatment of avian malaria: atovaquone–proguanil achieves complete clearance of Plasmodium relictum link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Experimental treatment of avian malaria: atovaquone–proguanil achieves complete clearance of Plasmodium relictum - Journal of OrnithologyAvian malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites, commonly persists as a chronic infection, yet reliable treatment protocols remain insufficiently evaluated. Assessing treatment efficacy is essential for...link.springer.com

Now online in Journal of #Ornithology Prevalence of haemosporidian parasites in raptors in rehabilitation centers across the United States Open Access link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Prevalence of haemosporidian parasites in raptors in rehabilitation centers across the United States - Journal of OrnithologyAvian haemosporidians are common vector-transmitted parasites that infect birds. Although avian haemosporidians have been studied extensively in songbirds, less is known about haemosporidian prevalenc...link.springer.com

Now online in Journal of #Ornithology Editorial; Open Access Avian haemosporidians: interactions, health, and global change link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Avian haemosporidians: interactions, health, and global change - Journal of OrnithologyJournal of Ornithology -link.springer.com

Now online in Journal of #Ornithology Hatch timing and parental bare part coloration are associated with chick growth in a mutually ornamented seabird link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Hatch timing and parental bare part coloration are associated with chick growth in a mutually ornamented seabird - Journal of OrnithologyIn species with obligate bi-parental care, investment by both parents in a current reproductive bout is critical to offspring growth and survival. The degree to which an individual can invest in their offspring relies on their quality as a parent. Parental quality can be communicated between individuals in a mated pair via ornamental features, as they may honestly reflect aspects of direct or indirect investment in offspring. In this study, we investigated whether the yellow-orange fleshy integuments of Atlantic Puffins Fratercula arctica reflect parental quality, as approximated by offspring hatch date and growth metrics. No aspect of parental coloration predicted hatch date, but several metrics of maternal and paternal coloration predicted offspring mass growth, peak mass and normalized wing growth. We also explored whether hatch date influenced patterns of chick growth and found that timing (before or after the arrival of the main food source) significantly predicted mass and skeletal growth. Specifically, early hatching chicks achieved higher peak masses but exhibited reduced wing growth, potentially reflecting alternative strategies between investing primarily in weight gain or structural development. Together, these results highlight chick growth as a complex feature associated with both breeding phenology and parental phenotype.link.springer.com

Now online in Journal of #Ornithology Hematological responses of understory birds to haemosporidian parasites across land use and seasonal gradients in a cloud forest ecosystem of Veracruz, Mexico link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Hematological responses of understory birds to haemosporidian parasites across land use and seasonal gradients in a cloud forest ecosystem of Veracruz, Mexico - Journal of OrnithologyHaemosporidian parasites can alter host immune and physiological condition, yet their hematological effects may depend on habitat disturbance and seasonality. We investigated how haemosporidian infect...link.springer.com