A5073876271- Avian ecology and behavior
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
- Forest ecology and management
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Education, Psychology, and Social Research
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Media, Gender, and Advertising
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
- Photovoltaic Systems and Sustainability
- Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
Catholic University in Ruzomberok
2013-2024
Comenius University Bratislava
2007-2021
Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra
2021
Catholic University of America
2013
Solar photovoltaic power parks are a relatively new anthropogenic habitat that will become more widespread in the future. The greatest potential for solar production is on arable land and grassland. Knowledge impacts of biodiversity scarce spatially limited. We investigated impact ground-mounted species richness, abundance, Shannon diversity composition bird communities Slovakia (Central Europe), taking into account pre-construction cover, elevation landscape context. recorded breeding,...
Migratory waterbirds require an effectively conserved cohesive network of wetland areas throughout their range and life-cycle. Under rapid climate change, protected area (PA) networks need to be able accommodate climate-driven shifts in wildlife if they are continue effective the future. Thus, we investigated geographical variation relationship between local temperature anomaly abundance 61 waterbird species during wintering season across Europe North Africa 1990–2015. We also compared...
The common lizard, Zootoca vivipara (Lichtenstein, 1823), shows high variation in life histories and morphology across its range, which comprises almost the entire Palearctic region. However, this is not congruent with species phylogeny. This suggests an important role of environment shaping species. As most data on originate from only a small number populations do cover species' geographic range phylogenetic diversity, to fill gap provide more information for future comparative studies we...
Abstract Temperature and precipitation are amongst the most important characteristics of local climatic conditions affecting breeding biology birds. Many bird species experiencing higher temperatures lay their eggs earlier and/or have bigger clutches. Higher can lead to a decrease in food availability an increase costs thermoregulation, which consequently may result lower success. In this paper we present differences two collared flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis) populations different...
Abstract The population of the red-footed falcon in Slovakia inhabits north-western edge species' breeding range. This is relatively small and came near to extinction during decline this species central Europe recent decades. Thanks increasing numbers pairs Hungary, Slovak began grow again. Moreover, some differences biology associated with nest boxes were found. Here we describe dependence isolated on core more eastern parts Carpathian Basin, impact supporting activities (nest boxes) raptor...
Mountain spruce- and beech-dominated forests (SDPF BDPF) are of major importance in temperate Europe. However, information on the differences between their historical disturbance regimes, structures, biodiversity is still incomplete. To address this knowledge gap, we established 118 circular research plots across 18 primary forest stands. We analysed history last 250 years by dendrochronological methods calculated frequency, severity, timing. also measured structure (DBH, tree density,...
Abstract In the period between years 1976 to 2016 we monitored nesting site distribution of two populations saker falcon ( Falco cherrug ) concentrated in highlands and adjacent lowlands western eastern Slovakia. Slovakia recorded by 56 pairs 514 nestings, observed 32 245 nestings. There were similar success rates both regions, with producing on average 3.2 young every successful nest. During as a whole total 1,788 falcons raised. At same time all gradually resettled lowlands, new...
Objectives: Ticks, as a vector of various infections occur every year in Liptov, popular tourist location Slovakia, and their occurrence generally has an increasing trend. As up to now several rickettsiae from the spotted fever group were confirmed tick vectors different areas Slovakia. Therefore, identification previously unknown with endemic Rickettsia spp. is great importance. Material methods: Questing ixodid ticks, small mammals, birds wild boars recreational Liptov valley northern...
Many bird species breeding under optimal temperature conditions show higher reproductive success. However, less information can be found about how the output differs within one population and season. To find inter intra-seasonal differences in several aspects of ecology we monitored 223 breedings White-throated Dippers three river basins northern Slovakia (Central Europe) 2010–2018. We registered beginning egg laying, clutch size, nest success proportion second clutches. There were...
Increasing temperature causes changes in breeding phenology many bird species.One of the most prominent related to higher is earlier laying eggs.We focused on Collared Flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis) find differences start egg during period 20 years (2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014)(2015)(2016)(2017)(2018)(2019)(2020) a permanently monitored site central Slovakia.Analysing 762 broods we found that there are significant between seasons and...
The post-fledging period is still an understudied stage of avian life cycle, even in the case otherwise frequently studied species. general breeding biology White-throated Dipper known well, but only a few studies have focused on survival and dispersal during period. In this study we report results revealed by radio-telemetry, method which has not been used species to date. Nestlings (37 individuals from 9 nests) mountain population central Slovakia were radio-tagged mean expected fledging...
Acta Carpathica Occidentalis, peer-reviewed scientific journal - results of original natural science research in sciences, especially from the Carpathian region Czech and Slovak Republics.