Geographical location affects size and materials used in the construction of European Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca) nests

Geographical location affects size and materials used in the construction of European Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca) nests

Abstract Background Nest construction is a key element of avian reproductive behaviour and the result is often a complex structure that is used for incubation of eggs, which represents an extended phenotype. It is known that nest construction is a plastic behaviour but the extent to which plasticity...

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Main Authors: Kevin B. Briggs, Lucia E. Biddle, D. Charles Deeming
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Avian Research
Subjects:
Breeding success
Ficedula hypoleuca
Latitude
Longitude
Nest composition
Nest size
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40657-019-0156-7

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