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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Edge Hill University
2018
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Online Access: | https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.761610 |