Feeding Pattern and Survival of Purple Martins (Progne subis) Nestlings
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Title
Feeding Pattern and Survival of Purple Martins (Progne subis) Nestlings
Description
"Purple Martins (Progne subis) are aerial insectivores that migrate to breed in North America. We examined the feeding and diet of Purple Martin nestlings. The use of a motion sensor camera was used to capture footage of parents visiting the nesting compartment. Food that was large enough to see on the camera was identified. Many of the identified insects were Odonata (damselflies and dragonflies). Percentage of this main food item was compared to other food items throughout the nesting period. An increasing trend of Odonata is seen over the nesting period suggest an importance of specific food for nestling survival."
Creator
Wonser, Emily
Source
Biology
Publisher
Lake Superior State University
Date
2015
Contributor
Dr. Allan
Rights
Copyright Emily Wosner: All rights reserved. LSSU use only.
Format
application/pdf
Language
English
Type
text.monograph
Identifier
S20220517012
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Citation
Wonser, Emily, “Feeding Pattern and Survival of Purple Martins (Progne subis) Nestlings,” LSSU Student Research Projects, accessed May 16, 2024, https://seniorprojects.omeka.net/items/show/667.