A field guide for aging passerine nestlings using growth data and predictive modeling

A field guide for aging passerine nestlings using growth data and predictive modeling

Abstract Background Accurate nestling age is valuable for studies on nesting strategies, productivity, and impacts on reproductive success. Most aging guides consist of descriptions and photographs that are time consuming to read and subjective to interpret. The Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) is...

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Main Authors: Audrey A. Sanchez, Andrew W. Bartlow, Allison M. Chan, Jeanne M. Fair, Aaron A. Skinner, Kelly Hutchins, Maria A. Musgrave, Emily M. Phillips, Brent E. Thompson, Charles D. Hathcock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:Avian Research
Subjects:
Cavity-nesting
Nest boxes
Nestling development
Predictive models
Western Bluebird
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40657-021-00258-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40657-021-00258-5

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