Unusual behavior in the parental care of a house wren (Troglodytes aedon): Post fledging use of an old nest during cold nights
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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 |
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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 |
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