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BIRD Bites.

Authors :
HENRY, BRIAN
Source :
Watching Backyard Birds; Apr2016, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p3-32, 2p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses the nesting materials, the dryer lint for birds that can do harm on eggs and nestlings because of it's structure as a poor insulator. It cites that lint is made up of tiny fabric particle which is lack of structural strength and the nest will be weak and could fall apart. It also analyzes that several sources that human can offer to birds include human hair, pine needles and small sticks as better materials .

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10980229
Volume :
19
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Watching Backyard Birds
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
113853637