Plumage colouration differs between offspring raised in natural cavities and nestboxes
K. Janas, I. Di Lecce, M. Szulkin, J. Sudyka
This study compares plumage colouration in blue tit and great tit nestlings raised in natural cavities versus nestboxes, finding significant differences that suggest caution in generalizing results from nestbox studies.
bioRxiv · Aug 29, 2022 · PreprintEcology