The roles of predation, microclimate and cavity abundance in the evolution of New Zealand | Notornis and Birds New Zealand

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Rhodes, BK¹  O'Donnell, CFJ¹  Jamieson, IG¹ 

关键词: cavity nesting;    microclimate;    New Zealand;    predation;   

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学科分类：动物科学

来源: Ornithological Society of New Zealand Inc.

【 摘 要 】

Tree-cavity nesting is common for a broad range of bird species throughout the world. However, the majority of information on the use of cavity nests is largely derived from the Northern Hemisphere with little data originating from tropical or southern temperate areas. We discuss 3 factors (predation, microclimate, and cavity abundance) that may have shaped the evolution of New Zealand

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