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| Title | Parental care behaviour and reproductive strategies in birds – Spring fieldwork in Spain |
| Group | Behavioural Ecology |
| Project type | thesis |
| Credits | 24-39 |
| Supervisor(s) | Gretchen Wagner |
| Examiner(s) | Marc Naguib |
| Contact info | gretchen.wagner@wur.nl |
| Begin date | 2021/04/01 |
| End date | 2023/04/01 |
| Description | MSc thesis projects are available for the breeding season (spring- early summer) at our field site near Guadix, Spain. Field studies focus on the reproductive behaviour of diverse bird species, including black wheatears, European bee-eaters, red-billed choughs and magpies. Project topics include various aspects of parental care behaviour, investment strategies, and natal and breeding dispersal strategies... other topics welcome in consultation!
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| Used skills | fieldwork, experimental design, behavioural observation, nest searching, bird catching, statistics |
| Requirements | The fieldwork best suits those that can work well both independently and in a team. Patience and flexibility are essential! Possession of valid driving license is advantageous. |