Опубликована: Март 5, 2024
Abstract: More than 40 hypotheses predict associations between features of nest architecture and at least one measure reproductive success. However, quantitative studies consequences characteristics remain scarce. In addition, most were conducted on model species which nests can be easily monitored with artificial nest-boxes. Here we review the replicability research protocols findings in many repeat focusing mainly nest-size components, animal-derived material, or fresh greenery blue tits (Cyanistes caeruleus), great (Parus major), tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor), starlings (Sturnus spp.). The looked for correlations traits aspects breeding performance that quantified field, such clutch size, brood size hatching fledging, % eggs hatch fledge, nestling assumed to reflect qualities associated survival probabilities (e.g., morphometry, body condition, blood profiles). We discuss poor methodologies provide explanations why these reported design success different spatiotemporal scales. also make suggestions future research. Keywords: Nest design, Breeding success, Nest-box, Cavity-nesting birds, Replicability
Язык: Английский