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Systematic survey of morphology, biology, ecology, behaviour and biogeography of avian taxa with an accent on comparative, evolutionary and ecological approaches.
Last update: Exnerová Alice, doc. Mgr., Ph.D. (24.10.2019)
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Feduccia A. 1996: The Origin and Evolution of Birds. Yale Univ. Press. New Haven and London. Gill F. B. 2007: Ornithology. W. H. Freeman and Company. New York. Gill F. B. & Prum R. O. 2019: Ornithology. W. H. Freeman and Company. New York. Del Hoyo J., Elliot A., Sargatal J. 1992-2002. Handbook of the birds of the world. Volumes 1 - 7. Lynx Edicions. Barcelona. Del Hoyo J., Elliot A., Christie D. 2003-2011. Handbook of the birds of the world. Volumes 8 - 16. Lynx Edicions. Barcelona. Last update: Exnerová Alice, doc. Mgr., Ph.D. (04.10.2023)
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Zkouška je ústní; rozsah požadovaných znalostí je dán rozsahem přednášky. Studenti mohou využít také doporučenou literaturu. Last update: Exnerová Alice, doc. Mgr., Ph.D. (24.10.2019)
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Systematic and comparative ornithology. Lectures cover the diversity of avian taxa and concern their phylogeny and systematics, morphological characters, biogeography, reproductive and foraging biology, ecology and behaviour. Please note, the lectures are given in Czech language. English version of the course can be requested in advance if there are at least 5 students. Last update: Exnerová Alice, doc. Mgr., Ph.D. (24.10.2019)
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After completing the course, students understand the evolutionary position of birds within the vertebrate phylogenetic tree and are able to characterize their key morphological, developmental, behavioural and ecological traits. They can explain the phylogenetic relationships between the main avian lineages using modern knowledge of molecular systematics, interpret current changes in taxonomy, and discuss the differences between traditional morphological and modern phylogenomic approaches and their outcomes. They are able to characterize key features of the morphology, behaviour, and ecology of major avian taxonomic groups, including reproductive strategies, parental care, trophic biology, and environmental adaptations. They can interpret biogeographic and macroevolutionary patterns in avian diversity, explain the role of historical processes such as continental drift and climatic changes, and identify important biogeographic regions and centres of bird endemism. Overall, the students of this course are capable of synthetic and integrative thinking about avian biology in broad evolutionary and ecological contexts.
Last update: Exnerová Alice, doc. Mgr., Ph.D. (17.01.2026)
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