Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
The Wilson Journal of Ornithology
Volume
127
Issue
3
Publisher
Wilson Ornithological Society
Publication Date
9-1-2015
First Page
545
Last Page
547
Abstract
I report on the unusual behavior of an adult House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) leading recently fledged young back to the nest for two consecutive nights. The ambient temperature reached below 0°C during both nights. Despite disadvantages associated with remaining in the nest, this observation suggests that adult birds may assess trade-offs between perceived risks versus the benefits of engaging in other activities, in this case roosting communally for thermoregulation.
Recommended Citation
Scholer, M.N. Unusual Behavior in Parental Care by a House Wren (Troglodytes aedon): Post Fledging Use of an Old Nest During Cold Nights. The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, 127(3), 545-547, (1 September 2015)