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Chapter 44, Problem 3CT
Bluebirds are songbirds that, like wood ducks, nest in cavities in trees. European house sparrows, which have been introduced to North America, also nest in such cavities. Explain how the arrival of the house sparrows affected the
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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