Jesko Partecke

Dr. Jesko Partecke is a Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Department of Migration. He is affiliated with the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) as faculty. His research focuses on migration biology, urban ecology, and the physiological and behavioral adaptations of animals to environmental changes. He leads the Research Group Partecke, investigating topics like partial migration strategies, effects of artificial light on wildlife, and stress physiology in birds.

His work combines field observations with genomic and physiological analyses to understand how birds adapt to urbanization and migration. Key research areas include the genetic basis of migration, energy use in migratory birds, and the impact of light pollution on circadian rhythms. He also develops innovative tracking technologies for wildlife monitoring, such as digital life-history logging systems.

Partecke’s studies often explore how urban environments alter reproductive timing, stress responses, and survival strategies in species like the European blackbird. His publications analyze migratory energetics, IoT-based wildlife tracking, and the physiological consequences of chronic light exposure. His research bridges ecology, physiology, and technology to address global challenges in biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation.