Starling Nest with Aromatic Herbs (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Starling Nest with Aromatic Herbs

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This is a starling nest containing aromatic herbs. Recent research finds that the presence of aromatic herbs in the nest, such as the one pictured here, leads to some improved parenting behaviors in European starlings.

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Helga Gwinner, Max-Planck Institute for Ornithology

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