Unusual behavior in the parental care of a house wren (Troglodytes aedon): Post fledging use of an old nest during cold nights
Wilson Journal of Ornithology
By: Micah N. Scholer
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Abstract
I report on the unusual behavior of an adult House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) leading recently fledged young back to the nest for two consecutive nights. The ambient temperature reached below 0°C during both nights. Despite disadvantages associated with remaining in the nest, this observation suggests that adult birds may assess trade-offs between perceived risks versus the benefits of engaging in other activities, in this case roosting communally for thermoregulation.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Unusual behavior in the parental care of a house wren (Troglodytes aedon): Post fledging use of an old nest during cold nights |
| Series title | Wilson Journal of Ornithology |
| DOI | 10.1676/14-083.1 |
| Volume | 127 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Wilson Ornithological Society |
| Contributing office(s) | Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center |
| Description | 3 p. |
| First page | 545 |
| Last page | 547 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney County |
| Other Geospatial | Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |