Natural History Wanderings

The University of Nevada Reno reports

Male nest desertion can leave chicks in a vulnerable
Family life in the animal world, much like in humans, is not always peaceful. Raising offspring demands time, energy, and cooperation — and sometimes, parents don’t fully agree on how much each should contribute. Each parent would personally benefit by investing a little less and leaving more of the work to their partner.

Read more at When one (bird) parent leaves