The breeding ecology of the Wren in Britain
Open Access
- 23 June 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Bird Study
- Vol. 27 (2), 63-72
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00063658009476660
Abstract
A nest record card analysis found a progressive decline in clutch size over a season, and that the larger, earlier clutches suffer higher predation. Predation levels can be linked to nest crypsis, which improves as the season advances.Keywords
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