Egg Spots Are Important Cues for Egg Recognition in Barn Swallows
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.71235
Abstract: ABSTRACT Egg recognition is one of the most common strategies utilized by host birds to combat brood parasitism. Eggshell surface features (e.g., eggshell color and spots) are important cues for host egg recognition, enabling avian… read more here.
Keywords: recognition; recognition barn; barn swallows; egg recognition ... See more keywords