Image
Goldenbacked bishop
Photo: Staffan Andersson
Evolution of Colour Communication (ECCO)
Research group
Active research
Short description
In ECCO we study colour and colour communication within birds, mainly the African weaver birds (Ploceidae). Their read an yellow colours are analyzed from several aspects, from genetics via physiological mechanisms to social and sexual functions.
Members
Staffan Andersson, professor
Rute Mendon莽a, postdoc
Samarbetspartners
Dr Nicholas Mundy,
Prof. Arild Johnsen,
Prof Urban Olsson, BioEnv
Sao Tom茅 weaver
Photo: Staffan Andersson
African golden weaver
Photo: Staffan Andersson
