The Long-Tailed Tit has unusual breeding behaviour with failed breeders often assisting with the raising of a brood belonging to a pair that is closely related to them. A new study throws light on this arrangement.
If a pair fails early in the season they may try to breed again, but if it is too late for this, then the failed breeders may help out another closely related pair by bringing food. Individuals seem to be able to recognise their kin by their contact calls.
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If a pair fails early in the season they may try to breed again, but if it is too late for this, then the failed breeders may help out another closely related pair by bringing food. Individuals seem to be able to recognise their kin by their contact calls.
Lees meer: Birdwatch
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