Do most male birds stay with their mate while they lay on th

  I would say yes, most do. Some don't however. Many species will even take turns sitting on the eggs, but some just feed the female while she stays on them.
No, they are busy feeding the female while the female sits on the eggs. However, there are some that take turns in sitting on the eggs while the female takes a break.



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Canaries don't, the male brings food and water and if he tries to get in the nest the female will fight valiantly and even kill the male.
Many will take turns so the other can get food and water.