Mid-winter temperatures, not spring temperatures, predict breeding phenology in the European starling Sturnus vulgaris

Mid-winter temperatures, not spring temperatures, predict breeding phenology in the European starling Sturnus vulgaris

In many species, empirical data suggest that temperatures less than 1 month before breeding strongly influence laying date, consistent with predictions that short lag times between cue and response are more reliable, decreasing the chance of mismatch with prey. Here we show in European starlings (St...

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Main Authors: Tony D. Williams, Sophie Bourgeon, Allison Cornell, Laramie Ferguson, Melinda Fowler, Raime B. Fronstin, Oliver P. Love
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2015-01-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
Subjects:
temperature
breeding phenology
egg-laying date
clutch size
tipulids
Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsos.140301

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