Siblicide at Northern Goshawk nests: Does food play a role?

Siblicide as a mechanism for brood reduction has been reported in a number of asynchronously hatching bird species.

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Published in:The Wilson journal of ornithology 1999-09, Vol.111 (3), p.432
Main Authors: Estes, Wendy A, Dewey, Sarah R, Kennedy, Patricia L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal behavior
Birds
Death & dying
Food
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Summary:Siblicide as a mechanism for brood reduction has been reported in a number of asynchronously hatching bird species.
ISSN:1559-4491
1938-5447