Arthropod COI barcodes PCR amplified from riparian nestling fecal samples

We amplified arthropod COI barcodes to generate detailed descriptions of nestling diets from 3 species (Acadian Flycatcher, Louisiana Waterthrush, and Wood Thrush) of Neotropical migratory songbirds nesting in Pennsylvania riparian habitats. We used this information to investigate aquatic prey utilization and resource partitioning in a community of breeding riparian songbirds.