Acadian flycatcher nest placement: does placement influence reproductive success?

Article Abstract:

The characteristics of nest locations of Acadian Flycatchers in an insular but unfragmented bottomland hardwood forest in eastern Arkansas were investigated. Findings showed that higher nest heights enhance concealment around the nest, thus resulting in less predation. Aside from nest height, there are no other characteristics of nest placement which affect the success of predation and parasitism. This indicates that predators do not have a specific search image for Acadian Flycatcher nests.

Arkansas, Natural history, Muscicapidae, Flycatchers, Parasites, Parasitism

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Does nonrandom nest placement imply nonrandom nest predation? - a reply

Article Abstract:

It can be argued that, although not the case for all bird species and systems, predation on Acadian Flycatcher nests is mainly the result of random processes. This conclusion does not imply a futile management scenario. The random or nonrandom nature of nest predation may not be part of the daily decision-making procedures of most land managers, but land managers are still very committed to analyzing the impact of their management activities on the system for which they are responsible.

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Comparative seasonal fecundity of four neotropical migrants in middle Appalachia

Article Abstract:

Research is presented concerning the nesting success of the Red-eyed Vireo, Wood Thrush, Blue-headed Vireo and Worm-eating Warbler in the middle Appalachian mountains. The effect of nest predation and Brown-headed Cowbird parasitism are discussed.

Behavior, Environmental aspects, Thrushes, Appalachian Mountains, Cowbirds, Wood warblers

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