Leonida Fusani

Leonida Fusani is a Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Cognitive Biology at the Faculty of Life Sciences. His research focuses on the physiological and behavioral mechanisms underlying animal migration, courtship behavior, and endocrine regulation in birds. He leads projects such as 'Neural bases for behavioral differences in male Ruffs' and 'Stopover biology: how does Ghrelin mediate migratory decisions?'

Key research interests include migratory physiology, hormonal dynamics (e.g., testosterone and ghrelin), and the evolution of courtship displays. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to biodiversity and climate adaptation. Recent activities include poster presentations on visual illusions in ring dove mate choice and EEG investigations of bird perception.

Notable projects include studying ghrelin's role in migration decisions and comparative aesthetics across species. Media coverage highlights his work on vocal attractiveness perceptions in humans and animals.