Use of novel nest boxes by carmine bee-eaters (Merops nubicus) in captivity

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.20118.abs Carmine bee-eaters make attractive additions to zoo aviaries but breeding programs have had challenges and limited success. The objectives of this study were to document nesting behavior of Carmine bee-eaters in a captive setting and compare reproductive success between a novel nest box (plastic, 17 × 30 × 22 cm) and a PVC pipe […]