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Regional Variation in Response of Field Sparrows to the Threat of Brown-headed Cowbird Parasitism.

Authors :
Burhans', Dirk E.
Strausberger, Bill M.
Carey, Michael D.
Source :
Auk (American Ornithologists Union). Jul2001, Vol. 118 Issue 3, p776. 5p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Presents a study which conducted aggression experiments using model cowbirds on nesting Field Sparrows. Occurrence of brood parasitism in Field Sparrows; Observation on the morning nest arrival times for female Field Sparrows; Results and discussion.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00048038
Volume :
118
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Auk (American Ornithologists Union)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5286776
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1642/0004-8038(2001)118[0776:RVIROF]2.0.CO;2