Helpers don’t help when it’s hot in a cooperatively breeding bird, the Southern Pied Babbler
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DOI: 10.1093/beheco/arad023
Abstract: Cooperative breeding, where more than two individuals invest in rearing a single brood, occurs in many bird species globally and often contributes to improved breeding outcomes. However, high temperatures are associated with poor breeding outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: helpers help; incubation; southern pied; cooperatively breeding ... See more keywords
Kidnapping intergroup young: an alternative strategy to maintain group size in the group-living pied babbler (Turdoides bicolor)
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DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2021.0153
Abstract: Both inter- and intragroup interactions can be important influences on behaviour, yet to date most research focuses on intragroup interactions. Here, we describe a hitherto relatively unknown behaviour that results from intergroup interaction in the… read more here.
Keywords: group; intergroup young; pied babbler; group size ... See more keywords