The Neophobia Hypothesis: nest decoration in birds may reduce predation by corvids

Many birds suffer heavily from nest predation, selecting several behaviours to avoid the risk. Corvids are among the most serious nest predators. However, they are also among the most neophobic of any birds. We suggest that nesting birds may take advantage of this fear by decorating the nest with an...

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Published in:	Royal Society Open Science
Main Authors:	Magne Husby, Tore Slagsvold
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	The Royal Society 2025-04-01
Subjects:	antropogenic material corvids fear of feathers nest decoration nest material nest predation
Online Access:	https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.250427