Predation is an important source of nest mortality in many bird species and calling near the
nest can increase this risk, yet adults of many species regularly vocalize near their nests …

Methods used to study parental behavior are largely idiosyncratic and are rarely tested to
verify that they yield reliable data. In particular, the minimum number and duration of …

To fill the gap in breeding biology information about the Red-Whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus
jocosus), in 2013, we studied the breeding biology of this species in Xishuangbanna …

Highlights•We used playbacks to examine territory defence in nonbreeding Carolina
wrens.•Wrens displayed more aggression towards playbacks of same-sex intruders.•Males …

In addition to food and protection, altricial young in many species are ectothermic and
require that endothermic parents provide warmth to foster growth, yet only one parent …

Parent birds often vocalize near the nest to communicate with each other and their young.
We observed a call made by Black Phoebes (Sayornis nigricans) as they approach the nest …

ABSTRACT Capsule: Carolina Wrens Thryothorus ludovicianus in urban and rural
environments responded most intensely to predators common to their environments. Aims …

In this study, we documented for the first time singing on the nest (SOTN) in 74% of 65
Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) nests that were monitored with continuous …

Studies have shown that offspring provisioning is one of the most demanding of parental
activities in terms of both time and energy. European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) are a …

Thryothorus ludovicianus (Carolina Wren) have rarely been reported to eat lizards. We
found Scincella lateralis (Ground Skink) tails in 3 nests of Carolina Wrens occupying nest …