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altricial
URI:
http://eol.org/schema/terms/altricial
Definition:
Parent(s) provide food and thermoregulation (e.g., passerines).
Attribution:
Richard M. Sibly, Christopher C. Witt, Natalie A. Wright, Chris Venditti, Walter Jetz, and James H. Brown. 2012. Energetics, lifestyle, and reproduction in birds. PNAS 109(27):10937-10941, doi:10.1073/pnas.1206512109
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Definition:
A biome that applies to the terrestrial realm.
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diurnal
URI:
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Definition:
animal behavior characterized by activity during the day, with a period of inactivity at night.
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-0.941
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migratory
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makes regular daily or seasonal movements between different regions or habitats
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cavity
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Definition:
The nest is placed in a cavity with a narrow/protected entrance.
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Richard M. Sibly, Christopher C. Witt, Natalie A. Wright, Chris Venditti, Walter Jetz, and James H. Brown. 2012. Energetics, lifestyle, and reproduction in birds. PNAS 109(27):10937-10941, doi:10.1073/pnas.1206512109
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pair provides care
URI:
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Definition:
Both parents feed and nurture offspring.
Attribution:
Richard M. Sibly, Christopher C. Witt, Natalie A. Wright, Chris Venditti, Walter Jetz, and James H. Brown. 2012. Energetics, lifestyle, and reproduction in birds. PNAS 109(27):10937-10941, doi:10.1073/pnas.1206512109
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vertivore
URI:
http://eol.org/schema/terms/vertivore
Definition:
carnivorous animal which eats primarily vertebrates
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