Shy birds play it safe: personality in captivity predicts risk responsiveness during reproduction in the wild

Despite a growing body of evidence linking personality to life-history variation and fitness, the behavioural mechanisms underlying these relationships remain poorly understood. One mechanism thought to play a key role is how individuals respond to risk. Relatively reactive and proactive (or shy and...

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Main Authors: Quinn, JL, Cole, EF
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Royal Society 2014