Ectoparasites, nest site choice and bree
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T. Mappes; J. Mappes; J. Kotiaho
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Article
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1994
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Springer-Verlag
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English
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It has recently been suggested that nest box studies might bias the measurement of behavioural and life-history traits, because the removal of old nests may reduce the load of ectoparasites. This experimental artefact may have notable effects on nest site choice and breeding success in cavity-breedi