The relative impacts of nest predation and brood parasitism on seasonal fecundity in songbirds
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Seasonal fecundity of birds is dependent on the number of nesting attempts and behaviors that increase the numbers of opportunities to nest. Renesting following a successful or unsuccessful brood are ways birds can reduce the impacts of nest predation and brood parasitism. Predator control should be a high priority, especially for single-brooded species.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 1999
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Nest predation and population declines in illinois songbirds: a case for mesopredator effects
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Research shows that decline in low-nesting songbird species in Illinois parallel with the increase in raccoon population. Results reveal very high rates of nest predation by raccoons on low-nesting species of songbirds. Furthermore, avian predator caused lower nest-predation rates are observed among high-nesting songbird species.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2003
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Effects of exotic Lonicera and Rhamnus on songbird nest predation
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Restoring native plants to a community can protect birds from predation. Habitat destruction leads to invasions of exotic plants, but birds who build their nests in these plants can be subject to greater predation.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 1999
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