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Helping at a Henslow's Sparrow nest in Wisconsin

January 1, 2002

We document the first reported observation of helping at the nest of a Henslow's Sparrow (Ammodramus henslowii). Video surveillance recorded two unbanded adults (a presumed male and female) and one banded adult male feeding chicks. No intraspecific aggression among the adults was observed.

Publication Year 2002
Title Helping at a Henslow's Sparrow nest in Wisconsin
DOI 10.1676/0043-5643(2002)114[0407:HAAHSS]2.0.CO;2
Authors Michael J. Guzy, Christine A. Ribic, David W. Sample
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title The Wilson Bulletin
Index ID 70024403
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse