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Origin and diversification of hornbills (Bucerotidae)

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Evolution, ecology and conservation of hornbills
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Hornbills (Aves: family Bucerotidae) are a charismatic group of Palaeotropical birds recognised for their distinctive morphology (casque) and behaviour (nest-sealing). Hornbill diet, habitat use, distribution and social system display pronounced interspecific variation, and their mutualistic interactions with tropical fruits provide vital ecosystem services. A wide range of species of hornbills across the Afrotropics, Indo-Malaya and Melanesia are of conservation concern. However, the evol...

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Funder identifier:
http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100005113
Grant:
15077071
Programme:
Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program
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2010 research award
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BOU ornithological research grant
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2009 research grant
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Chester Zoo conservation research grant


Type of award:
DPhil
Level of award:
Doctoral
Awarding institution:
University of Oxford

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