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Record 1 2009-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Ecology (General)
DEF

A decoy nest that is built in order to attract females, reduce predation, or reduce nest parasitization.

OBS

If eggs are disturbed in the primary nest, they can be moved to the alternate nest if needed.

OBS

dummy nest: term used by Environment Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement animal
  • Écologie (Généralités)
CONT

Les Parulines orangées mâles construisent fréquemment un ou plusieurs faux nids ou nids incomplets en déposant une mince couche de mousse dans des cavités peu profondes un peu partout sur leur territoire.

OBS

faux nid : terme en usage à Environnement Canada.

Spanish

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