Experimental evidence that cuckoos preferentially parasitize host nests early in their laying cycle

Experimental evidence that cuckoos preferentially parasitize host nests early in their laying cycle

Brood parasites, such as the Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), rely on manipulating hosts from other species to raise their offspring. Selection should favor individuals that are able to identify and choose host nests that closely match the incubation stage of their own eggs. While intuitive, and sup...

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Main Authors: Longwu Wang, Gangbin He, Yuhan Zhang, Wei Liang, William E. Feeney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2022-01-01
Series:Avian Research
Subjects:
Brood parasitism
Common Cuckoo
Clutch size
Egg laying
Oriental Reed Warbler
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S205371662200038X

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