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Birds of Indian Subcontinent

CO-OPERATIVE BREEDING IN THE PIED STARLING

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1987
Authors:Craig, AJFK
Journal:Ostrich
Volume:58
Issue:4
Date Published:1987
ISBN Number:0030-6525
Keywords:Gracupica, Gracupica contra, Lamprotornis, Lamprotornis bicolor, Spreo, Spreo bicolor, Struthio, Struthio camelus, Struthionidae, Sturnidae, Sturnus, Sturnus vulgaris
Abstract:Summary Craig, A. J. F. K. 1987. Co-operative breeding in the Pied Starling. Ostrich 58:176-180. Pairs of Pied Starlings Spreo bicolor build the nest, but only the female incubates. After the chicks hatch, subadult and juvenile birds help feed the young. Helpers also feed young after they leave the nest. In most cases parents contribute more than the helpers which may attend several different nests. Associations between members of the same breeding group may persist for up to three successive seasons.Summary Craig, A. J. F. K. 1987. Co-operative breeding in the Pied Starling. Ostrich 58:176-180. Pairs of Pied Starlings Spreo bicolor build the nest, but only the female incubates. After the chicks hatch, subadult and juvenile birds help feed the young. Helpers also feed young after they leave the nest. In most cases parents contribute more than the helpers which may attend several different nests. Associations between members of the same breeding group may persist for up to three successive seasons.
URL:http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00306525.1987.9633905
Short Title:Ostrich
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