Essays about: "nestling"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word nestling.

  1. 1. Neophobia and parental care in collared flycatchers (Ficedula albicollis)

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Maja Svedberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Neophobia; collared flycatcher; ficedula albicollis; parental care;

    Abstract : Parental care can be important especially in passerine birds and can depend on environment, food availability and behaviour. A behaviour that can affect the food supply for the offspring is neophobia, the fear of novel objects. The more fear the bird exhibits the less it visits the nest with food. READ MORE

  3. 2. Dietary preferences of Golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) in Sweden : a camera trap approach

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Tomas Melin; [2020]
    Keywords : Aquilla chrysaetos; breeding; camera trap; Golden eagle; nestling; prey; Sweden;

    Abstract : Food availability and suitable habitat are necessary for reproductive success of raptors. Monitoring these variables may therefore provide important insights on fitness and population dynamics of species such as the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), which are often very difficult to monitor. READ MORE

  4. 3. The effect of nest box temperature on the breeding success of Pied Flycatchers (Ficedula hypoleuca) in northern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Jorina Boer; [2018]
    Keywords : pied flycatcher; Ficedula hypoleuca; temperature; breeding success; microclimate; nest box;

    Abstract : Benefits in terms of breeding success might arise from selecting nest sites with warmer thermal conditions. These energetic gains can subsequently be invested in increased breeding success by both parents and their nestlings. READ MORE

  5. 4. Song recognition in nestling Ficedula Flycatchers

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Axel Söderberg; [2016]
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  6. 5. Effekter av obrukade åkerkantzoner på antal häckande gulsparvar (Emberiza citrinella)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Linnea Aronsson; [2012]
    Keywords : gulsparv; habitatdiversitet; åkerholmar; blockgränser;

    Abstract : Gulsparven Emberiza citrinella är en vanlig jordbruksfågel i Sverige. Beståndet har dock under senare tid kraftig minskat och mer än halverats sedan 1975-talet. Populationsned-gången antas beror på ett allt effektivare jordbruk, med en minskning av småbiotoper i slättbygderna, men även ökad användning av bekämpningsmedel. READ MORE