Nest architecture is linked with ecological success in songbirds
Creators
- 1. University of Melbourne
- 2. Universidade Federal do Pampa
- 3. University of Lille
- 4. Australian National University
- 5. Institut de Biologie de l'École Normale Supérieure
Description
Nests are essential constructions that directly determine fitness, yet their structure can vary substantially across bird species. While there is evidence supporting a link between nest architecture and the habitat a species occupies, we still ignore what ecological and evolutionary processes are linked to different nest types. Using information on 3175 species of songbirds, we show that – after controlling for latitude and body size – species that build domed nests (i.e., nests with a roof) have smaller ranges, are less likely to colonise urban environments and have potentially higher extinction rates compared to species with open and cavity nests. Domed nests could be a costly specialisation, and we show these nests take more time to be built, which could restrict breeding opportunities. These diverse strands of evidence suggest that transition from domed to open nests in passerines could represent an important evolutionary innovation behind the success of the largest bird radiation.
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Description of files:
Nests_Dryad_Jan2022.rmd: R Markdown file containing all PGLS regressions and code for main figures in the text.
env_nest_size_total_2022.csv: Dataset with all information needed to run the analyses in PGLS models
function_pgls_dryad.R: Function needed for code above, runs a PGLS
mcc_tree10.rds: MCC tree used for main analyses, obtained from distribution of 10000 from birdtree.org
nest_building.csv: Data file with information for nest building analysis, 277 species
Model_nest_building_reduced.rds: Model results used for graph of nest building
MCC_Range_nest.logsize.lat.cont.q2.oct.cat2.R: Model results used for predictions in Figure on range size
Model_nest_building100_2021.rds: Model results for 100 trees from building analysis
Additional dataset: File with information on additional comments and sources of nest information
Funding provided by: Australian Research Council
Crossref Funder Registry ID: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000923
Award Number: DE200100500
Funding provided by: H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Crossref Funder Registry ID: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/100010665
Award Number: 897225
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- 10.5061/dryad.mpg4f4r25 (DOI)