Open AccessTemperature and land use influence tree swallow individual health
Author(s) -
Joseph W. Corra,
Sean Sullivan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
conservation physiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.942
H-Index - 37
ISSN - 2051-1434
DOI - 10.1093/conphys/coab084
Subject(s) - insectivore , biology , fledge , predation , ecology , urbanization , heat stress , population , population density , zoology , demography , sociology
We investigated the influence of environmental conditions on tree swallow nestlings by using haematological measures. Extreme heat was linked to diminished physiological condition. Stress levels were related to urbanization, insect prey availability and temperature. We show that complex conditions drive nestling health on breeding grounds.