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Bacteria in starling nests

S. Berger, Auteur ; R. Disko, Auteur ; H. Gwinner, Auteur

Dans Journal of Ornithology (144(3) JUL 2003)

We investigated the bacterial frequency and identified 11 genera of bacteria in starling-nests of a nest box colony in southern Germany. We sampled bacteria with a new method: agar paddles, developed for the food industry, were pressed against t[...]

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European starlings: nestling condition, parasites and green nest material during the breeding season

H. Gwinner, Auteur ; S. Berger, Auteur

Dans Journal of Ornithology (146(4) OCT 2005)

Male European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) intermingle fresh herbs, preferably species rich in volatile compounds, into their dry nest material. In a field study, we investigated whether these herbs affect the mite and bacteria load of the nests[...]

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What cues use European starlings to select green nestmaterial?

H. Gwinner, Auteur ; S. Berger, Auteur

Dans Journal of Ornithology (147(5, Suppl. 1) AUG 2006)

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What's special about the first and last eggs of Eurasian Starlings?

Yohannes E, Auteur ; H. Gwinner, Auteur ; R. Lee, Auteur ; H. Schwabl, Auteur

Dans Journal of Ornithology (147(5, Suppl. 1) AUG 2006)

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