The roles of temperature, nest predators and information parasites for geographical variation in egg covering behaviour of tits (Paridae)

Olli J. Loukola, Peter Adamik, Frank Adriaensen, Emilio Barba, Blandine Doligez, Einar Flensted‐Jensen, Tapio Eeva, Sami M. Kivelä, Toni Laaksonen, Chiara Morosinotto, Raivo Mänd, Petri T. Niemelä (+9 others)
2020 Journal of Biogeography  
Aim: Nest building is widespread among animals. Nests may provide receptacles for eggs, developing offspring and the parents, and protect them from adverse environmental conditions. Nests may also indicate the quality of the territory and its owner
doi:10.1111/jbi.13830 fatcat:s4gstcmxuveevhipzq5r2tlwwq