Code
01CD06124
Duration
01 November 2024 → 30 April 2025
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor
Fellow
Research disciplines
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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.