Aspen Bibliography
Reproductive behavior of yellow-bellied sapsuckers. I. Preference for nesting in Fomes-infected aspens and nesthole interrelations with flying squirrels, raccoons, and other animals
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Wilson Bulletin
Volume
83
First Page
159
Last Page
171
Publication Date
1971
Abstract
A concept presented below is that woodpeckers have search images of optimal nest trees and in this regard Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers (Sphyrapicus varius) are attracted to mature aspens (Populus tremuloides) bearing conks of the false tinder (Fomes igniarius var. populinus) (Shigo and Kilham, 1968).
Recommended Citation
Kilham, Lawrence, "Reproductive behavior of yellow-bellied sapsuckers. I. Preference for nesting in Fomes-infected aspens and nesthole interrelations with flying squirrels, raccoons, and other animals" (1971). Aspen Bibliography. Paper 5515.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/aspen_bib/5515