Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) breeding success in relation to colony size,nest position and association with Merlins (Falco columbarius) |
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Authors: | Christer G Wiklund |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Zoology, University of Gothenburg, P.O. Box 250 59, S-400 31 Gothenburg, Sweden |
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Abstract: | Summary Clutch size, nestling production and breeding success were studied in colonial Fieldfares (Turdus pilaris) in a subalpine birch forest during ten breeding seasons. Reproductive success was highest for central pairs in large colonies; such pairs benefited most from communal defence against nest predators. Fieldfares and Merlins (Falco columbarius) usually bred in association. Fieldfares breeding away from Merlins had lower breeding success than pairs associated with Merlins, which also benefited by reduced nest predation. Fieldfares apparently chose to nest near Merlins, which had already laid eggs when the thrushes started nest-building. |
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