Date: 1/21/25 1:37 pm From: Gordon Andersson <gpandersson...> Subject: [mou-net] Fw: Study finds birds use snake skins for nest protection
Behavior described for Great Crested Flycatchers ....and others.
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Study finds birds use snake skins for nest protection<https://r.smartbrief.com/resp/sQALCmzppMDEnpAWCigmiwCicNDjBK?format=multipart> Researchers have found that cavity-nesting passerines use snake skins in their nests to deter predators, a tactic that significantly reduces predation risk, according to a study in The American Naturalist. The study combines historical data with experiments to show that snake skins are more common in cavity nests than open-cup nests, showcasing the birds' resourcefulness in protecting their young from predators such as small mammals.Full Story: Earth<https://r.smartbrief.com/resp/sQALCmzppMDEnpAWCigmiwCicNDjBK?format=multipart> (1/20)
