Bacterial and ectoparasitic challenges imposed on Cyanistes caeruleus (blue tit) during nesting

Birds face many challenges during a breeding attempt including predation, food availability, pathogens and parasite load. Cyanistes caeruleus (blue tit) prefer human placed nest boxes, however the stable microclimate presented within the nest box exacerbates the challenges posed by ectoparasites and...

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Main Author: Devaynes, Andrew
Published: Edge Hill University 2018
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.761610