What makes Tree Swallows such valuable research subjects?
Ornithologists have found, as you are finding, that Tree Swallows offer great opportunities for learning because: Tree Swallows breed over much of North America, are easily attracted to nest boxes, and will nest relatively near one another. Research grids with hundreds of nesting pairs can be established, giving scientists the large sample sizes needed for statistically valid conclusions. Box-nesting allows many conditions to be standardized or manipulated experimentally, and box-nesting Tree Swallows are much easier to trap than open-nesting birds. These swallows have good return rates and ease of recapture which allows experimental variables to be tracked and measured over several years time. Swallows can be uniquely color-marked for ease of recognition in the field. This species can be captured, handled, and tested with low risk of desertion. Much of Tree Swallow behavior occurs out in the open where it can be easily observed and measured. What has been learned from Tree Swallow res
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