Factors determining the occupancy of nest-boxes by Great Tits (Parus major) in eucalypt plantations

• Published in: Avian research Vol. 14; p. 100098
• Main Authors: Ceia, Ricardo S., Lopes, Pedro B., da Silva, Luís P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 2023; KeAi Communications Co., Ltd
• Subjects: Eucalyptus globulus; Managed forest; Nest-site attributes; Secondary cavity-nester; Species-specific preferences; Tit; Species-specific preferences; Nest-site attributes; Secondary cavity-nester; Eucalyptus globulus; Managed forest; Tit

Providing nest-boxes as surrogate tree cavities can be of great importance to increase the breeding populations of cavity-nesting birds in managed forests. However, the exact placement of nest-boxes should be taken into consideration to enhance their occupancy according to species-specific preferenc...