@article{MAKHILLJAVA201211203785,
    title = {Relationship Between Atmospheric Conditions and Breeding Ecology of Tits in Artificial Nest Boxes},
    journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances},
    volume = {11},
    number = {20},
    pages = {3682-3686},
    year = {2012},
    issn = {1680-5593},
    doi = {javaa.2012.3682.3686},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2012.3682.3686},
    author = {Shin-Jae,Seung-Hun,Kyu-Jung and},
    keywords = {Artificial nest boxes,breeding ecology,humidity,temperature,tits},
    abstract = {This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between 
  atmospheric conditions and breeding ecology of <I>Parus</I> sp. tits in artificial 
  nest boxes at a deciduous forest between March 2009 and July 2010. In order 
  to collect data regarding tit breeding, temperature and relative humidity, researchers 
  installed a total of 45 artificial nest boxes equipped with Hobo<SUP>&reg;</SUP> 
  Pro V2 monitors. Artificial nest boxes had one of three different entrance diameters 
  of 30, 35 and 40 mm. The mean temperature and relative humidity in 2010 were 
  lower than in 2009. Marsh and great tits both had differences in incubation 
  and nestling care periods based on temperature and relative humidity during 
  the breeding season. In addition, increases in the body weight and tarsus length 
  of juvenile tits were slower in 2010 than in 2009. To understand whether the 
  breeding ecology of tits is affected by atmospheric conditions, further long-term 
  ecological research is needed.}
    }