Experimental addition of greenery reduces flea loads in nests of a non-greenery using species, the tree swallow Tachycineta bicolor
Article first published online: 25 JAN 2007
DOI: 10.1111/j.2007.0908-8857.04015.x
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Shutler, D. and Campbell, A. A. (2007), Experimental addition of greenery reduces flea loads in nests of a non-greenery using species, the tree swallow Tachycineta bicolor. Journal of Avian Biology, 38: 7–12. doi: 10.1111/j.2007.0908-8857.04015.x
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- Issue published online: 25 JAN 2007
- Article first published online: 25 JAN 2007
- Paper received 30 June 2005; manuscript accepted 25 October 2006
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