Is nesting in closed nestboxes advantageous for the European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)?

Abstract Background The European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) is eurytopic in its choice of nest site, which can be either half-open or closed, and situated either on the ground or at a height of several meters. On occasion, robins also nest in closed nestboxes, though generally only solitary such cas...

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Main Author: Rimvydas Juškaitis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2021-05-01
Series:Avian Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40657-021-00263-8