Ines Jacoboski Lucilene, Why Integrate Evolutionary and Functional Aspects in Bird Studies in Converted Habitats?, International Ornithology, Volume 1, Issue 1, 2018, Pages 1-2, ISSN 0000-0000, https://doi.org/. (https://jcci-clinicalarticles.info/international-ornithology/article/why-integrate-evolutionary-and-functional-aspects-in-bird-studies-in-converted-habitats-734) Abstract: This essay argues for integrating evolutionary and functional perspectives in bird studies within converted habitats. It highlights how behavior, morphology, and phylogeny interact under land-use change. Keywords: