2022
DOI: 10.1163/1568539x-bja10151
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Males of lined seedeaters suggest the nest site, but do not build the nest

Abstract: The breeding biology of members of Sporophila seedeaters is relatively well known. In general, females are solely responsible for nest building, but it is unclear how nest sites are selected. We describe for the first time observations of male displays that ultimately suggest nesting sites to females in lined seedeaters. We compare this behaviour with anecdotal observations gathered from literature and citizen science networks that suggest that this behaviour occurs in other species in the genus.

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“…Lined Seedeater males are responsible for suggesting nest site to females. 40 Hence, due to their inexperience in choosing better nesting sites, brownish males may offer lower reproductive output. However, still little is known about nest predators and which factors influence nest predation in the study species.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Lined Seedeater males are responsible for suggesting nest site to females. 40 Hence, due to their inexperience in choosing better nesting sites, brownish males may offer lower reproductive output. However, still little is known about nest predators and which factors influence nest predation in the study species.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%