The paradox of nest reuse: early breeding benefits reproduction, but nest reuse increases nest predation risk

Otterbeck, A; Selas, V; Nielsen, JT; Roualet, E; Linden, A

Otterbeck, A (reprint author), Novia Univ Appl Sci, Raseborgsvagen 9, Ekenas 10600, Finland.

OECOLOGIA, 2019; 190 (3): 559

Abstract

Many animals build new nests every breeding season instead of saving time by reusing old ones. One hypothesis is that nest reuse leads to increased pr......

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