Multiple-brooding in birds of prey: South African Black Sparrowhawks Accipiter melanoleucus extend the boundaries

Multiple-brooding (raising more than one brood of young in quick succession) occurs infrequently in raptors and is generally restricted to either smaller species with shorter nesting periods, co-operative breeders or species capable of capitalizing on conditions of prolonged food abundance whenever...

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Main Authors: Curtis, O, Malan, G, Jenkis, AR, Myburgh, N
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: Ibis 2005
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Online Access:http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1000999