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Birds of Indian Subcontinent

The care of young Piñon Jays ( Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus ) and their integration into the flock

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1978
Authors:P., R, Balda, JH
Journal:Journal of Ornithology
Volume:119
Issue:2
Date Published:1978
ISBN Number:2193-7192
Keywords:Corvidae, Garrulus, Garrulus glandarius, Gymnorhinus, Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus
Abstract:Summary Piñon Jays live year round in a social flock that may number from 50 to 300 birds. Young birds form into creches immediately after leaving the nest. Begging calls are important in the formation of creches. In these creches young interact with each other and with their parents. This study was designed to 1. gain an understanding of the parent-young relationships, 2. investigate the operation of the creche, 3. determine the relationship of young jays to other cohorts in the flock.
URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01644586
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