The influence of body condition and personality on nest defense behavior of Japanese tits (Parus minor)
Abstract When faced with a predator, parent birds have to choose between current and future breeding. Previous studies have shown that the body condition and personality of parents influence the trade-offs. However, whether body condition and personality influence an individual’s nest defense behavi...
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| author | Mingju E Chao Shen Nehafta Bibi Yu Zhang Li Liu Xudong Li |
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| description | Abstract When faced with a predator, parent birds have to choose between current and future breeding. Previous studies have shown that the body condition and personality of parents influence the trade-offs. However, whether body condition and personality influence an individual’s nest defense behavior has rarely been investigated. Here, we studied whether body condition and personality affect the nest defense behavior of incubating Japanese tits (Parus minor). Some females exhibited intense nest defense behavior when human-simulated intruders approached. Notably, individuals exhibiting high nest defense behavior had significantly shorter tail lengths compared to individuals who did not. In addition, bold individuals would exhibit higher nest defense behavior than those showing low defense responses. Furthermore, bold individuals consistently demonstrated stronger nest defense behavior compared to shy individuals, aligning with their proactive personality traits. This pattern highlights the potential role of individual behavioral differences in shaping anti-predator strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d90d8f2cf03244cb81877b974812f64e2025-08-20T03:16:47ZengSpringerAnimal Cognition1435-94562025-05-012811610.1007/s10071-025-01964-zThe influence of body condition and personality on nest defense behavior of Japanese tits (Parus minor)Mingju E0Chao Shen1Nehafta Bibi2Yu Zhang3Li Liu4Xudong Li5School of Life Sciences, Changchun Normal UniversityCollege of Life Science, Shenyang Normal UniversityKey Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China, Ministry of Education /College of Forestry, Southwest Forestry UniversitySchool of Life Sciences, Changchun Normal UniversitySchool of Ecology and Environment, Baotou Teachers’ CollegeSchool of Ecology and Environment, Baotou Teachers’ CollegeAbstract When faced with a predator, parent birds have to choose between current and future breeding. Previous studies have shown that the body condition and personality of parents influence the trade-offs. However, whether body condition and personality influence an individual’s nest defense behavior has rarely been investigated. Here, we studied whether body condition and personality affect the nest defense behavior of incubating Japanese tits (Parus minor). Some females exhibited intense nest defense behavior when human-simulated intruders approached. Notably, individuals exhibiting high nest defense behavior had significantly shorter tail lengths compared to individuals who did not. In addition, bold individuals would exhibit higher nest defense behavior than those showing low defense responses. Furthermore, bold individuals consistently demonstrated stronger nest defense behavior compared to shy individuals, aligning with their proactive personality traits. This pattern highlights the potential role of individual behavioral differences in shaping anti-predator strategies.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10071-025-01964-zHissing callNest defensePersonalityBody conditionNest predation |
| spellingShingle | Mingju E Chao Shen Nehafta Bibi Yu Zhang Li Liu Xudong Li The influence of body condition and personality on nest defense behavior of Japanese tits (Parus minor) Animal Cognition Hissing call Nest defense Personality Body condition Nest predation |
| title | The influence of body condition and personality on nest defense behavior of Japanese tits (Parus minor) |
| title_full | The influence of body condition and personality on nest defense behavior of Japanese tits (Parus minor) |
| title_fullStr | The influence of body condition and personality on nest defense behavior of Japanese tits (Parus minor) |
| title_full_unstemmed | The influence of body condition and personality on nest defense behavior of Japanese tits (Parus minor) |
| title_short | The influence of body condition and personality on nest defense behavior of Japanese tits (Parus minor) |
| title_sort | influence of body condition and personality on nest defense behavior of japanese tits parus minor |
| topic | Hissing call Nest defense Personality Body condition Nest predation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10071-025-01964-z |
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