Tamer Albayrak

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• PhD
• Professor (Full) at Dokuz Eylül University

Islands are diversity hotspots and vulnerable to environmental degradation, climate variations, land use changes and societal crises. These factors can exhibit interactive impacts on ecosystem services. The study reviewed a large number of papers on the climate change-islands-ecosystem services topic worldwide. Potential inclusion of land use chang...

Islands are diversity hotspots and vulnerable to environmental degradation, climate variations, land use changes and societal crises. These factors can exhibit interactive impacts on ecosystem services. The study reviewed a large number of papers on the climate change-islands-ecosystem services topic worldwide. Potential inclusion of land use chang...

Effective population size (Ne) is one of the most important parameters in evolutionary biology, as it is linked to the long‐term survival capability of species. Therefore, Ne greatly interests conservation geneticists, but it is also very relevant to policymakers, managers, and conservation practitioners. Molecular methods to estimate Ne rely on va...

Located at the crossroads of two continents and at the southeastern edge of the Mediterranean Basin, Anatolia was one of the most important Pleistocene glacial refugia in the Western Palaearctic. As part of the Irano-Anatolian, Caucasus and Mediterranean Basin biodiversity hotspots, this region is also home to a rich avian community including nearl...

A major aim of evolutionary biology is to understand why patterns of genomic diversity vary within taxa and space. Large‐scale genomic studies of widespread species are useful for studying how environment and demography shape patterns of genomic divergence. Here, we describe one of the most geographically comprehensive surveys of genomic variation...

The Taurus Mountains in the Mediterranean Coastal Basin, considered a biodiversity hotspot, have a rich biodiversity in the Western Palearctic. The number of marble quarries in the Taurus Mountains has dramatically expanded over the past ten years. The objectives of this study are to (i) determine the impacts of quarrying on wildlife and (ii) deter...

Genetic monitoring of populations currently attracts interest in the context of the Convention on Biological Diversity but needs long-term planning and investments. However, genetic diversity has been largely neglected in biodiversity monitoring, and when addressed, it is treated separately, detached from other conservation issues, such as habitat...

The Taurus Mountains in the Mediterranean Coastal Basin, considered a biodiversity hotspot, have a rich biodiversity in the Western Palearctic. The number of marble quarries in the Taurus Mountains has dramatically expanded over the past ten years. The objectives of this study are to (i) determine the impacts of quarrying on wildlife; (ii) determin...

As a highly successful introduced species, house sparrows (Passer domesticus) respond rapidly to their new habitats, generating phenotypic patterns across their introduced range that resemble variation in native regions. Epigenetic mechanisms likely facilitate the success of introduced house sparrows by aiding particular individuals to adjust their...

Aim The increasing spread of vector‐borne diseases has resulted in severe health concerns for humans, domestic animals and wildlife, with changes in land use and the introduction of invasive species being among the main possible causes for this increase. We explored several ecological drivers potentially affecting the local prevalence and richness...

Genetic monitoring of populations currently attracts interest in the context of the Convention on Biological Diversity but needs long-term planning and investments. Genetic diversity has been largely neglected in biodiversity monitoring, and when addressed is treated separately, detached from other conservation issues, such as habitat alteration du...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the health situation of chukar partridges through several diagnostic methods. We investigated a total of 224 birds in eighteen populations throughout Turkey, fourteen wild and four captive. The molecular sexing method was used for gender identification. Clinically, traumatic lesions and inflammatory reactions w...

The Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar, Galliformes) is one of the most important game birds in its native range, spanning from the Balkans to eastern Asia, and the regions of Europe, North America and New Zealand where it was introduced. Previous studies found two main genetic lineages of the species forming an eastern and a western clade. Chukar...

Traditionally, morphological characters are widely used to distinguish between interspecies and intraspecies. In addition to the size of morphological characters, shape has also been used as an indicator in the last decades. We evaluated the geometric morphometry and morphometric of the bill of Chukar Partridge, Alectoris chukar from captive and wi...

The COST Action ‘European Raptor Biomonitoring Facility’ (ERBFacility) aims to develop pan-European raptor biomonitoring in support of better chemicals management in Europe, using raptors as sentinel species. This presents a significant challenge involving a range of constraints that must be identified and addressed. The aims of this study were to:...

We examined some possible effects of heavy metal accumulations on bird morphometry. House sparrows Passer domesticus were caught in unpolluted and polluted areas having a thermal power plant, in Turkey. Fifteen different morphometric characters were compared with the heavy metal accumulations of Cu, Co, Zn, Mn, Ni, and Cr in samples from muscle, ki...

A major aim of evolutionary biology is to understand why patterns of genomic variation vary among populations and species. Large-scale genomic studies of widespread species are useful for studying how the environment and demographic history shape patterns of genomic divergence, and with the continually decreasing cost of sequencing, such studies ar...

Atlas projects and phylogeographic studies provide detailed information of great value on key species; distribution maps of the species are the primary input for establishing hotspots, conservation, and management plans. Krüper’s Nuthatch (Sitta krueperi) is endemic to Anatolia, Lesvos Island, and the Caucasus region. We surveyed more than 1400 poi...

Background Alien species are one of the major causes contributing to biodiversity loss. In Europe, over 340 alien bird species have been recorded in the wild, of which 74 are established. Among 12 established alien parrot species in Europe, the Rose-ringed Parakeet (RRP) Psittacula krameri is the most abundant and widespread. Objective Although on...

Emberiza cineracea consist of two well-recognised supspecies which differ in underparts coloration; the western white or grey-bellied race, cineracea, and the eastern yellowish-bellied race, semenowi. This poorly known migratory species is classified as Near Threatened.

Knowing the genetic variation that occurs in pathogen populations and how it is distributed across geographical areas is essential to understand parasite epidemiology, local patterns of virulence, and evolution of host-resistance. In addition, it is important to identify populations of pathogens that are evolutionarily independent and thus ‘free’ t...

Aim: To emphasise wolf-wild boar relationships as an ecosystem service Methods: We used contemporary literature such as scientific papers, field and interview reports and our previous field observations in Antalya, Beydagları (Termessos National Park and Çığlıkara National Protected Area) Results: In our previous studies, wild Boar density of Ter...

Aim: To emphasise wolf-wild boar relationships as an ecosystem service Methods: We used contemporary literature such as scientific papers, field and interview reports and our previous field observations in Antalya, Beydagları (Termessos National Park and Çığlıkara National Protected Area) Results: In our previous studies, wild Boar density of Term...

This study describes the parasites and related pathologic observations in the house sparrow (Passer domesticus). In total, 48 birds were examined and 41 sparrows were found to be infected with one or more endoparasites (85.4%). The most common parasites were liver trematodes identified as Brachydistomum microscelis and Brachydistomum gracupicae. In...

This study was performed to detect of the louse species found on some song birds (Passeriformes) between the dates of 2005–2009. Two hundreds and four song bird specimens in 29 species belong to 12 families captured in seven different localities in Turkey and Lesbos island (Greece) were examined for louse specimens. Five of them (2.45%) were found...

We studied the breeding ecology of Krüper’s nuthatch Sitta krueperi (Pelzeln, 1863) in southern Anatolia between January 2000 and November 2003. the world distribution is mostly confined to coniferous forests in coastal Anatollia. Of 18 natural breeding cavities, 17 were located in coniferous trees, and the nest entrances were 11.8 ± 1.6 m (mean ±...

This study was performed to detect of the louse species found on some song birds (Passeriformes) between the dates of 2005–2009. Two hundreds and four song bird specimens in 29 species belong to 12 families captured in seven different localities in Turkey and Lesbos island (Greece) were examined for louse specimens. Five of them (2.45%) were found...

Mitochondrial DNA usually shows low sequence variation within and high sequence divergence among species, which makes it a useful marker for phylogenetic inference and DNA barcoding. A previous study on the common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) revealed two very different mtDNA haplogroups (5% K2P distance). This divergence is comparable to tha...

The aim of this study is to assay effects Nuclear Pow-er Plant (NPP) accidents on biodiversity and to point out the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant (MNPP) accident risk in Eastern Armenia. Contemporary literature evaluated for this purpose. NPP accidents effect on the animals and plants in several ways such as increased morphologic, physiologic, genet...

The study of local variations in abundance and lineage distribution within the same host species is essential in order to understand the virulence and the differences in risk of exposure between individuals. Several studies have investigated factors shaping the abundance and geographical distribution of avian malaria in different continents. Howeve...

GiRiŞ Birbirindenfarklıolmadurumuolaraknitelendirilen“Çeşitlilik”,dünyada yaşamındevamlılığıiçin vazgeçilmez bir unsurdur. Çevremizdeki çeşitliliği fark edemememizin önemli nedenlerinden biri etrafımıza daha dikkatli bakmamamızdan ve farklılığı göremememizden ileri gelmektedir. Çevremizdeki canlıları görebilmenin ve farkına varabilmenin en temel ko...

Turkey is being a bridge be-tween Europe and Asia and it provides the natu-ral pathway for the spread of species between these continents. The Beydağları Mountains and its surroundings (Antalya) host many Asian, European and Mediterranean faunal and floral elements and the location, which is considered as one of the most important faunal areas in T...

The offspring sex ratios and breeding success in a population of the Great Tit, Parus major, in Antalya, southern Turkey, were determined. Feathers were collected from nestlings, unhatched eggs and dead nestlings, and the sex was identified through CHD genes by amplifying P8 and P2 primers. The primary sex ratio (at conception) was 54% male and 46%...

Turkey is being a bridge between Europe and Asia and it provides the natural pathway for the spread of species between these continents. The Beydağları Mountains and its surroundings (Antalya) host many Asian, European and Mediterranean faunal and floral elements and the location, which is considered as one of the most important faunal areas in Tur...

We studied the population relationships of Kruper's Nuthatch (Sofa krueperi) by capturing 82 individuals using mist nets in six different areas in Turkey during the breeding season, from March to June 2005-2008. Forty-one different morphometric characters were measured. Morphometric characters measured ((x) over bar - SD) were: body mass = 13.11 +/...

Bioindicators are useful for environmental monitoring in ecosystems with pollution loads. We compared concentrations of selected 10 metals in 42 samples of House Sparrow in a polluted by thermal power plant and reference sites. We found mean tissue concentrations of some metals to be significantly higher in sparrows from the polluted area when comp...

Sampling sites of house sparrows, geographic grouping, sample size, number of positives, overall prevalence of infection and number of mixed infections of haemosporidian lineages. (RTF)

Lineage names, parasite genus (H = Haemoproteus, P = Plasmodium), GenBank accession numbers and number of infections per country; Italy (It), France (Fr), Spain (Sp), Bulgaria (Bu), Czech Republic (Cz), Romania (Ro), Russia (Ru), Lithuania (Lit), Norway (No), Sweden (Sw), Egypt (Eg), Israel (Is), Turkey (Tk), Mexico (Mx), USA (USA), Argentina (Ar),...

Invasive species can displace natives, and thus identifying the traits that make aliens successful is crucial for predicting and preventing biodiversity loss. Pathogens may play an important role in the invasive process, facilitating colonization of their hosts in new continents and islands. According to the Novel Weapon Hypothesis, colonizers may...

Krüper’s Nuthatch Sitta krueperi is endemic to Anatolia, Lesvos Island and the western Caucasus region where it inhabits coniferous forests. To infer the phylogeographic structure of Krüper’s Nuthatch, we analyzed partial sequences of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I gene (COI; 605 bp) and allele variation at eight microsatellite loci...

Introduced species offer unique opportunities to study evolution in new environments, and some provide opportunities for understanding the mechanisms underlying macroecological patterns. We sought to determine how introduction history impacted genetic diversity and differentiation of the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), one of the most broadly di...

Capsule The presence of Krueper's Nuthatches can be predicted by variables describing topography, vegetation structure and tree species, and knowledge of these can be used to determine sites for conservation action.Aim To analyse the relationships between habitat suitability, as characterized by the presence or absence of Krueper's Nuthatches, and...

Field observations, interviews with local people and Forestry Department workers and camera trapping were used to determine the status of wolves in the Beydağları Mountains and surroundings. Following interview data, camera traps were placed at 17 stations between 1100 and 1900 m a.s.l. in Çığlıkara Nature Protected Area (NPA) and were maintained f...

Aim: To determine the offspring sex ratios and breeding success of females and males among a Great tit population by using molecular sexing. Methods: We used 183 wooden nest boxes that are located in Lütfi Buyukyildirim Research Forests (BUK), which are located 35 km northwest of Antalya, during 2010 breeding season between Marc to July to determin...

Aim: To assay affects of Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) accidents on biodiversity and to point out the Metsamor nuclear Power Plant (MNPP) accident risk in Eastern Armenia near the eastern border of Turkey. Methods: Contemporary literature evaluated for this purpose. Results: NPP accidents affect on animals and plants several ways such as increased mut...

The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is one of the most successful animals in adapting themselves to an urban life environment and has a global distribution. We compared three House sparrow populations in Turkey, Antalya (Çığlık village), Burdur (Yazıköy village) and Muğla (Yatağan), by using morphometrical parameters. Fifteen morphometrical chara...

A new breeding area for Krüper’s Nuthatch (Sitta krueperi Pelzeln, 1863) was discovered in the Ak Mountains of Yozgat province of Inner Anatolia in pure Scots Pine (Pinus silvestris) woodland. The average bird density was 1.23±0.85 individuals/km2. The Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) was applied for altitude and habitat characteristics of Scots Pin...

Krüper's Nuthatch (Sitta krueperi, Passeriformes) is small-area confined species and it mainly occurs in Anatolia in Turkey, but small numbers are found on the adjacent Lesvos Island and the Caucasus region. It is considered as a "near" threatened species by IUCN. Breeding success of Krüper's Nuthatchs, which use nest cavities excavated by woodpeck...

Some intraspecific and interspecific behaviours in Krüper's Nuthatch (Sitta krueperi) populations were observed in Antalya province, southern Turkey. An account of their endemic distribution in Anatolia on the one hand, and the lack of sufficient data on the other, gave rise to the need for such a study. The breeding behaviour in the populations is...