Use of anthropogenic structures for nesting by Loggerhead Shrikes
As human activities continue to reshape ecosystems, reports of anthropogenic nest site use by birds are increasing. Although many of these reports focus on cavity nesting species using artificial nest boxes, many species also use buildings and other anthropogenic structures as nesting sites. Loggerh...
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| author | Holly M Todaro Emily R Donahue Alexander J Harman Courtney J Duchardt |
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| description | As human activities continue to reshape ecosystems, reports of anthropogenic nest site use by birds are increasing. Although many of these reports focus on cavity nesting species using artificial nest boxes, many species also use buildings and other anthropogenic structures as nesting sites. Loggerhead Shrikes ( Lanius ludovicianus ) are one species for which this behavior has received limited attention in both the literature and community science databases. Here we document and compile our own observations and additional reports of shrikes using anthropogenic structures as nesting sites from a review of existing community science-based databases. Together, the six reports of nesting attempts presented here demonstrate that anthropogenic nest site use by shrikes is a repeated behavior throughout their range. Notably, the success of at least two of these anthropogenic nesting attempts suggests that these sites may offer suitable nest sites in areas where natural nesting sites are limited. Compiling information on anthropogenic nest site use by bird species may help inform the frequency, effects, and potential conservation benefits of this behavior. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e70fffdb9c2341a6be6cdd6610a2babd2025-08-20T03:30:03ZengResilience AllianceAvian Conservation and Ecology1712-65682025-06-012011510.5751/ACE-02825-2001152825Use of anthropogenic structures for nesting by Loggerhead ShrikesHolly M Todaro0Emily R Donahue1Alexander J Harman2Courtney J Duchardt3Oklahoma State UniversityDepartment of Biological Sciences, Arkansas State UniversityOklahoma State UniversityOklahoma State UniversityAs human activities continue to reshape ecosystems, reports of anthropogenic nest site use by birds are increasing. Although many of these reports focus on cavity nesting species using artificial nest boxes, many species also use buildings and other anthropogenic structures as nesting sites. Loggerhead Shrikes ( Lanius ludovicianus ) are one species for which this behavior has received limited attention in both the literature and community science databases. Here we document and compile our own observations and additional reports of shrikes using anthropogenic structures as nesting sites from a review of existing community science-based databases. Together, the six reports of nesting attempts presented here demonstrate that anthropogenic nest site use by shrikes is a repeated behavior throughout their range. Notably, the success of at least two of these anthropogenic nesting attempts suggests that these sites may offer suitable nest sites in areas where natural nesting sites are limited. Compiling information on anthropogenic nest site use by bird species may help inform the frequency, effects, and potential conservation benefits of this behavior.https://www.ace-eco.org/vol20/iss1/art15grassland birdhuman-made structureman-made structurenest site selectionurbanization |
| spellingShingle | Holly M Todaro Emily R Donahue Alexander J Harman Courtney J Duchardt Use of anthropogenic structures for nesting by Loggerhead Shrikes Avian Conservation and Ecology grassland bird human-made structure man-made structure nest site selection urbanization |
| title | Use of anthropogenic structures for nesting by Loggerhead Shrikes |
| title_full | Use of anthropogenic structures for nesting by Loggerhead Shrikes |
| title_fullStr | Use of anthropogenic structures for nesting by Loggerhead Shrikes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Use of anthropogenic structures for nesting by Loggerhead Shrikes |
| title_short | Use of anthropogenic structures for nesting by Loggerhead Shrikes |
| title_sort | use of anthropogenic structures for nesting by loggerhead shrikes |
| topic | grassland bird human-made structure man-made structure nest site selection urbanization |
| url | https://www.ace-eco.org/vol20/iss1/art15 |
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