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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-09-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/18/2989 |