Nest Box Bacterial Loads Are Affected by Cavity Use by Secondary Hole Nesters

Among the environmental factors that affect bird nesting in nest boxes, the influence of microbial communities is relatively poorly understood. In this study, nest boxes used for breeding by secondary cavity nesters were sampled before the start of the breeding season to assess the bacterial loads o...

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Main Authors: Agnieszka Zabłotni, Adam Kaliński, Michał Glądalski, Marcin Markowski, Joanna Skwarska, Jarosław Wawrzyniak, Jerzy Bańbura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/18/2989