My research explores the evolution of family living in birds, showing that family living is a pivotal steppingstone for the evolution of cooperative kin societies. I rely on a long-term study population of Siberian jays, a family-living bird species, to explore the evolution of kin cooperation and cognition using field experiments, population models, genetic tools and comparative work. I am also engage in the FutureGreenForestry project looking into the link between avian biodiversity and forestry in Central European and boreal forests.

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