Predator type and relative risk affects the repeatability of nest defense in a songbird
Zoë M Swanson, Chandler E. G. Carr, Josephina H. Fornara, Ross C Eggleston, Dustin G. Reichard
The study assesses the repeatability of nest defense in female northern house wrens across different predator types and threat levels, finding it repeatable for similar and unknown risks but not for high-risk predators.
bioRxiv · May 30, 2025 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition