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This category is for articles related to birds which have adapted to live within the ecological niche of caves. Pages in category "Cave birds" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
The nests of Aerodramus swiftlets are constructed with saliva as a major component. In two species, saliva is the only material used, and the nests are collected for the famous Chinese delicacy 'bird's nest soup', the over-collection of which puts pressure on the swiftlet populations.
The birds' nest collection is an ancient tradition, and the trading of these nests has been done since at least AD 500. Twice a year, from February to April and July to September, locals with licenses climb to the roof of the caves, using only rattan ladders, ropes, and bamboo poles, and collect the nests.
The high demand for edible bird's nest has garnered the attention of counterfeiters to defraud buyers. Fake edible bird's nest or edible bird's nest with adulterants may be harmful to those who consume it. Hence, there is an urgent need to find a solution to the issues regarding the authenticity and quality of the edible bird's nest.
To add to this, even birds who will nest in houses don't all enjoy the same type of house. For instance, many owls prefer a nesting box versus a traditional bird house. If there's a specific bird ...
Mated pairs maintain a territory, nesting in a sandstone cave. [10] The nest is a hanging structure made of grasses, roots, bark and moss, with spider web used as an adhesive. It has a dome-shaped entrance. Breeding season is from August to January. The female lays a clutch of three eggs, which take around 23 days to hatch. [10]
A category for birds which nest underground. ... Cave birds (5 P) Pages in category "Subterranean nesting birds" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of ...
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