Measurement of brood patch temperature of British passerines using an infrared thermometer: Capsule An infrared ear thermometer can be easily used to measure brood patch temperature in passerines caught on the nest or in mist-nets.

Author： Deeming D. Charles   Du Feu Christopher R.  

Publisher： Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN： 0006-3657

Source： Bird Study, Vol.55, Iss.1, 2008-03, pp. : 139-143

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