On the origin and evolution of nest building by passerine birds
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A study on the origin and evolution of nest-building by passerine birds was conducted to relate their nest-building behavior to their origin and early evolution. Results show that small birds were able to access several potential habitats during the late Tertiary period. Furthermore, the period was characterized by the presence of three basic nest types that were discovered to be used by the largest and most successful family of birds. Passerine bird nests were built to meet specific condition set by their environment, community and behavior.
Publication Name: The Condor
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0010-5422
Year: 1997
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Old nests as cues for nest-site selection by birds: an experimental test in small even-aged forest plots
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The feasibility of using old nests as cues for nest-site selection by birds was evaluated. Experiments were performed wherein old birds' nests were placed in 30 strategically located even-aged forest plots. Nest searches were then conducted periodically after several months to estimate the number of new nestsestablished by birds in the forest plots. Results reveal that the number of nests established by the breeding-bird community in the even-aged plots was notaffected by the relative density of the old nests.
Publication Name: The Condor
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0010-5422
Year: 1993
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Brown Thrasher nest reuse: a time saving resource, protection from search-strategy predators, or cues for nest-site selection?
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It appears that old Brown Thrasher nests do not act to reduce predation risk or as cues for nest-site selections, according to research undertaken between 1995 and 1996 on the Konza Prairie Research Natural Area in Riley and Geary Counties, KS. There was found to be no significant connection between the density of old nests and the success of nests initiated in 1996. There was also no significant relationship between plot size and the number of old nests.
Publication Name: The Condor
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0010-5422
Year: 1999
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