Bluebird (IMAGE)

Penn State

Bluebird

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The researchers believe the male bluebird, because he had nested in the box earlier in the season, was confused. He made a "place-based decision" to care for the young tree swallows. He was duped because he was hearing begging calls and remembered the box.

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Julian Avery/Penn State

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