Artificial nest box use by the North Island saddleback: Effects of nest box design and mite infestations on nest site selection and reproductive success |
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| Authors: | J S Holloway |
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| Institution: | Department of Conservation , Estate Protection Policy , P.O. Box 10 420, Wellington , New Zealand |
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| Abstract: | Abstract The pests and weeds that can affect conservation values in New Zealand are mostly introduced species, including 31 species of mammals, a small number of birds, a few fish and amphibians, an unknown number of invertebrate species (but particularly two wasps), and at least 75 introduced plants capable of permanently altering native ecosystems. |
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| Keywords: | artificial nest box cavity nesting saddlebacks conservation breeding success mites management technique Philesturnus carunculatus rufusater |
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