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The size hierarchy within a brood of Tree Swallows. Photo by Sara Sparks.
29 January 2020

AOS

Testing Tree Swallow Nestlings’ Parasite Susceptibility

In many bird species, the eggs in a clutch don’t necessarily hatch at the same time, creating a hierarchy of size within broods.

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Researcher Tianna Burke releases a swallow after collecting data. Photo by Gillian Leava.
19 November 2019

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Are Aggregate Pits a “Trap” for Nesting Bank Swallows?

Sand and gravel pits may seem like an unlikely place to nest, but they greatly resemble Bank Swallows’ natural habitat along rivers and lakeshores.

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Researchers take a blood sample from a swallow. Photo provided by Tara Imlay.
08 October 2019

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Winter Experiences Carry Over into Swallows’ Breeding Success

There’s no shortage of studies demonstrating that conditions during one part of birds’ annual of breeding and migration cycle can affect individuals in subsequent stages — a phenomenon known as carry-over effects.

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