Fluffy nests and bloody parasites: feather lining does not mitigate bird blow flies infestations
Simon Coroller-Chouraki, Jade Savage, Fanie Pelletier, Dany Garant, Marc Bélisle
The study investigates whether feather lining in bird nests reduces blow fly infestations but finds no evidence of an anti-parasitic effect.
bioRxiv · Oct 6, 2026 · PreprintEcology