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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-05-01
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Series: | Avian Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40657-019-0156-7 |