Tag: Marsh Tit

Timing and synchronisation of breeding in a Marsh Tit Parus palustris population from a primaeval forest

Marsh Tit (Parus palustris) Science Article 2 abstract Marsh Tits Parus palustris in Bialowieza National Park (E. Poland, 1985-97) were single brooded, laid their first eggs between 5 April and 11 May (mean 21 April). Nest building commenced on average 10-15 days before the first egg was laid, but overlapped partially with egg laying. Median […]

Seasonal decline in clutch size of the Marsh Tit (Parus palustris) in relation to date-specific survival of offspring

Marsh Tit (Parus palustris) Science Article 1 abstract This paper documents and evaluates seasonal trends in reproductive performance in the Marsh Tit (Parus palustris)in southern Sweden. Clutch size decreased for nests started later in the season. This pattern held true both for second-year and older females when analyzed separately In dividual females adjusted clutch size […]

Habitat selection by Marsh Tits Poecile palustris in the UK

Marsh Tit (Parus palustris) Science Article 3 abstract The Marsh Tit Poecile palustris is a small, hole-nesting woodland passerine whose national population in the UK has declined by more than 50% in the last 25 years. To investigate possible causes for the species long-term decline, we examined habitat selection by Marsh Tits at three scales. […]

Marsh Tit (Parus palustris)

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