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Understanding species’ invasions: a mechanistic view on the invasion success of the common waxbill, a prolific avian invader
Code
01CD06124
Duration
01 November 2024 → 30 April 2025
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Ecophysiology and ecomorphology
    • Invasion biology
Keywords
niche modelling avian ecology mechanistic modelling Invasion biology ornithology
 
Project description
 Invasive species threaten biodiversity, so their prevention is crucial. Currently, predictions are based on extrapolation of native-range characteristics to new areas. However, frequent mismatches raise concerns about their validity. I use the invasion of common waxbills to test the effectiveness of alternative frameworks. By linking species traits to environmental data, mechanistic approaches can better delineate areas within species’ environmental tolerance.