The Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) is a small falcon whose Italian breeding range is currently expanding. Summer records from Campania have been considered to refer to wandering individuals from breeding colonies in nearby Puglia and Basilicata. This short communication describes the first documented breeding record in Campania, from a farmland area on the coastal plain of Caserta province. The pair nested successfully with at least one fledged juvenile; the date of fledging, at the end of July, is about one month later than typical fledging dates elsewhere in Italy.

The Birds-of-Paradise (BoPs), celebrated for their exquisite plumage and significant historical allure, have faced threats from deforestation and hunting, necessitating ongoing conservation efforts. This study employs bibliometric analysis to examine the scientific literature on BoPs from 1862 to 2023, focusing on publication trends, influential countries, institutions, authors, and funding sources. By employing the Scopus database and VOSviewer for data visualisation, we have successfully identified a total of 255 publications, which include articles, reviews, and a variety of document types. Overall, the species of the genus Paradisaea are the most discussed. From a total of 44 species, only one species of BoPs is highlighted among all the papers examined using VOSviewer: Lophorina superba (n=14). This suggests that many other BoPs species have not received sufficient research attention. The analysis reveals a gradual increase in research interest since the 1970s, with the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom leading in publication output. The study also maps the evolution of research topics, showing shifts from biogeography and species classification to phylogenetics and sexual selection. This comprehensive overview underscores the global research efforts and evolving focus areas, aiming to enhance awareness and guide future studies in BoPs conservation.