Bonier, Frances; Martin, Paul R.; Sheldon, Kimberly S.; … - In: Behavioral Ecology 18 (2007) 1, pp. 121-129
, and reproductive success. Females with blood parasites had lower heterophil:lymphocyte ratios, lower body condition scores …, fewer mates, and fledged fewer offspring than females without parasites. In contrast, parasites did not negatively affect … with and without parasites. In tests of all 3 of our hypotheses, we found sex-specific effects, highlighting the importance …