We do not list here all the protocols we use in the field or in aviaries, but only a few that we consider relatively specific from our lab. For a more exhaustive description of the main protocols used in avian research in general, please consult the excellent Manual of field methods by Prof. Bairlein and colleagues, for instance.
Handling aggression
A standardized protocol for assessing aggressive behaviour in hands.
Blood
sampling
A standardized protocol for collecting a drop of blood in the neck
Faeces
sampling
A standardized protocol for collecting faeces in nestlings.