The Breeding Biology of the Dipper
- 1 September 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Bird Study
- Vol. 25 (3) , 149-160
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00063657809476589
Abstract
A BTO [British Trust for Ornithology] nest record cards analysis is presented. The early breeding season of the dipper [Cinclus cinclus] appears to be an adaptation to a food supply most abundant in early spring. The consistent reuse of the same nest for replacement and true 2nd clutches enables the birds to save time and to more efficiently utilize the temporary abundance of food.This publication has 7 references indexed in Scilit:
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