Nest site preference depends on the relative density of conspecifics and heterospecifics in wild birds

Nest site preference depends on the relative density of conspecifics and heterospecifics in wild birds

Abstract Background Social learning allows animals to eavesdrop on ecologically relevant knowledge of competitors in their environment. This is especially important when selecting a habitat if individuals have relatively little personal information on habitat quality. It is known that birds can use...

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Main Authors: Jelmer M. Samplonius, Iris M. Kromhout Van Der Meer, Christiaan Both
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Zoology
Subjects:
Birds
Cultural evolution
Ficedula hypoleuca
Habitat selection
Heterospecific attraction
Interspecific competition
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12983-017-0246-5

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