Reticence or vigilance at the nest: a cruel bind for the endangered Black-capped Vireo

Breeding birds vocalize to find mates and establish and defend territories, but these same critical communications may also attract predators or brood parasites, placing birds in a cruel bind. Although vigilant birds may better maintain social relationships with mates and neighbors through frequent...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lauren E. Walker, John M. Marzluff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Resilience Alliance 2017-06-01
Series:Avian Conservation and Ecology
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Online Access:http://www.ace-eco.org/vol12/iss1/art1/