Table 1 Parameters of cuckoo and experimental eggs used in this study
From: Egg rejection and egg recognition mechanisms in Oriental Reed Warblers
Egg type | Egg mass (g) | Egg length (mm) | Egg width (mm) | Sample size (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Common Cuckoo egg | 3.05 ± 0.09 | 21.80 ± 0.55 | 16.22 ± 0.40 | 27 |
White model egg | 4.27 ± 0.02 | 21.84 ± 0.26 | 15.88 ± 0.27 | 15 |
Blue model egg | 4.29 ± 0.02 | 21.92 ± 0.30 | 15.77 ± 0.25 | 15 |