Concepts
7 concepts
breeding ecology
The study of reproductive behaviors, nesting habitat selection, and breeding success in bird populations
secondary cavity nesting
Bird species that utilize nest cavities created by other species rather than excavating their own
nest thermoregulation
The process by which parent birds maintain optimal temperature conditions for their nestlings through behavioral modifications including incubation, shading, and nest attendance patterns
habitat fragmentation
Fragmented vegetation structure affecting bird population abundances and foraging opportunities
immune response
Physiological responses of the immune system to pathogens, trauma, stress and inflammation
acute phase response
A brief but generalized sickness syndrome triggered by bacterial infections and LPS injection
Doppler effect
Change in frequency of sound waves due to relative motion between source and observer