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Egg Removal By Brown-Headed Cowbirds: A Field Test Of The Host Incubation Efficiency Hypothesis, Douglas Wood, Eric Bollinger Nov 1997

Egg Removal By Brown-Headed Cowbirds: A Field Test Of The Host Incubation Efficiency Hypothesis, Douglas Wood, Eric Bollinger

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

Brown-headed Cowbirds (Molothrus ater) often remove host eggs, usually to the detriment of the host's reproductive success. We tested the hypothesis that host egg size and number influence the incubation efficiency of a parasitic egg. A single House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) or Brown-headed Cowbird egg was placed in each host nest (addition), and in some nests a host egg was removed as well (addition/removal). Hatching success and incubation length were measured to determine whether host-egg removal conferred an advantage in incubation efficiency compared to simple addition of a parasitic egg. Redwinged Blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus) and Chipping Sparrows (Spizella passerina) served …


Egg Removal By Brown-Headed Cowbirds: A Field Test Of The Host Incubation Efficiency Hypothesis, Douglas R. Wood, Eric K. Bollinger Nov 1997

Egg Removal By Brown-Headed Cowbirds: A Field Test Of The Host Incubation Efficiency Hypothesis, Douglas R. Wood, Eric K. Bollinger

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

Brown-headed Cowbirds (Molothrus ater) often remove host eggs, usually to the detriment of the host's reproductive success. We tested the hypothesis that host egg size and number influence the incubation efficiency of a parasitic egg. A single House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) or Brown-headed Cowbird egg was placed in each host nest (addition), and in some nests a host egg was removed as well (addition/removal). Hatching success and incubation length were measured to determine whether host-egg removal conferred an advantage in incubation efficiency compared to simple addition of a parasitic egg. Redwinged Blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus) and Chipping Sparrows (Spizella passerina) served …


10/22/1997 - Eiu To Recognize Distinguished Alumni.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications Oct 1997

10/22/1997 - Eiu To Recognize Distinguished Alumni.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.


Daily Eastern News: October 20, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Oct 1997

Daily Eastern News: October 20, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

October

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Daily Eastern News: October 08, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Oct 1997

Daily Eastern News: October 08, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

October

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Daily Eastern News: October 06, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Oct 1997

Daily Eastern News: October 06, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

October

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Daily Eastern News: October 01, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Oct 1997

Daily Eastern News: October 01, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

October

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Greek Column, 1997 Fall (2/2), Eastern Illinois University. Interfraternity Council, Eastern Illinois University. Panhellenic Council Oct 1997

Greek Column, 1997 Fall (2/2), Eastern Illinois University. Interfraternity Council, Eastern Illinois University. Panhellenic Council

Greek Publications

Volume 7, issue 1 (Fall 1997) of The Greek Column, a publication of the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils at Eastern Illinois University. (Part 2 of 2, last 9 of 19 pages)


Daily Eastern News: September 25, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Sep 1997

Daily Eastern News: September 25, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

September

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Daily Eastern News: September 23, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Sep 1997

Daily Eastern News: September 23, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

September

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09/10/1997 - Eiu Hires New Human Resources Director.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications Sep 1997

09/10/1997 - Eiu Hires New Human Resources Director.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.


Daily Eastern News: September 05, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Sep 1997

Daily Eastern News: September 05, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

September

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Daily Eastern News: September 02, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Sep 1997

Daily Eastern News: September 02, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

September

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Daily Eastern News: August 29, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Aug 1997

Daily Eastern News: August 29, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

August

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Daily Eastern News: August 27, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Aug 1997

Daily Eastern News: August 27, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

August

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Daily Eastern News: August 26, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Aug 1997

Daily Eastern News: August 26, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

August

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Eng 3702-003: American Realism, John Allison Aug 1997

Eng 3702-003: American Realism, John Allison

Fall 1997

No abstract provided.


Issue 7, Allen Lanham Aug 1997

Issue 7, Allen Lanham

NoteBooth

Tech training facility opens; Booth Library renovation plan begins


Grand Prairie Friends Notes (August 1997), Grand Prairie Friends Aug 1997

Grand Prairie Friends Notes (August 1997), Grand Prairie Friends

Newsletters

August 1997


Grand Prairie Friends Notes (July 1997), Grand Prairie Friends Jul 1997

Grand Prairie Friends Notes (July 1997), Grand Prairie Friends

Newsletters

July 1997


05/29/1997 - Eiu Researcher Studying Malaria Mosquitoes In Bolivia, University Marketing And Communications May 1997

05/29/1997 - Eiu Researcher Studying Malaria Mosquitoes In Bolivia, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.


05/27/1997 - Area Students Receive Distinguished Graduate Student Awards.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications May 1997

05/27/1997 - Area Students Receive Distinguished Graduate Student Awards.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.


05/15/1997 - Eastern Students Named To 1996-1997 Who's Who, University Marketing And Communications May 1997

05/15/1997 - Eastern Students Named To 1996-1997 Who's Who, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.


Grand Prairie Friends Notes (May 1997), Grand Prairie Friends May 1997

Grand Prairie Friends Notes (May 1997), Grand Prairie Friends

Newsletters

May 1997


Daily Eastern News: April 30, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Apr 1997

Daily Eastern News: April 30, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

April

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Daily Eastern News: April 29, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Apr 1997

Daily Eastern News: April 29, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

April

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Daily Eastern News: April 28, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Apr 1997

Daily Eastern News: April 28, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

April

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Daily Eastern News: April 23, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Apr 1997

Daily Eastern News: April 23, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

April

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Daily Eastern News: April 16, 1997, Eastern Illinois University Apr 1997

Daily Eastern News: April 16, 1997, Eastern Illinois University

April

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04/15/1997 - Eius College Of Sciences Shells Out Award To Edward Moll.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications Apr 1997

04/15/1997 - Eius College Of Sciences Shells Out Award To Edward Moll.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.