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Herring gulls respond to human gaze direction

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1 Published in 2019 at "Biology Letters"

DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2019.0405

Abstract: Human–wildlife conflict is one of the greatest threats to species populations worldwide. One species facing national declines in the UK is the herring gull (Larus argentatus), despite an increase in numbers in urban areas. Gulls… read more here.

Keywords: gaze direction; food; gulls respond; herring gulls ... See more keywords

Inter-species stimulus enhancement: herring gulls (Larus argentatus) mimic human food choice during foraging

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2 Published in 2023 at "Biology Letters"

DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2023.0035

Abstract: Herring gulls (Larus argentatus) are one of few species that thrive in anthropogenic landscapes, and their familiarity with people makes them an excellent target for studies of inter-species social cognition. Urban gulls pay attention to… read more here.

Keywords: gulls larus; herring gulls; inter species; food ... See more keywords

Herring gulls respond to the acoustic properties of men’s voices

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0 Published in 2025 at "Biology Letters"

DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2025.0394

Abstract: Due to ongoing global urbanization, some animals have settled in urban environments and rely increasingly on anthropogenic resources. One such urban adapter is the European herring gull, Larus argentatus, whose presence in towns has led… read more here.

Keywords: properties men; herring gulls; men shouting; gulls respond ... See more keywords

Both short and long distance migrants use energy-minimizing migration strategies in North American herring gulls

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1 Published in 2020 at "Movement Ecology"

DOI: 10.1186/s40462-020-00207-9

Abstract: Background Recent studies have proposed that birds migrating short distances migrate at an overall slower pace, minimizing energy expenditure, while birds migrating long distances minimize time spent on migration to cope with seasonal changes in… read more here.

Keywords: migration strategies; long distance; distance; herring gulls ... See more keywords

Young American Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus Subsp. Smithsonianus) Have the Opportunity for Social Development at the Breeding Colony

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0 Published in 2024 at "Waterbirds"

DOI: 10.1675/063.047.0206

Abstract: Abstract. Most seabirds delay reproduction for multiple years. The standing hypothesis is that seabirds delay reproduction while they develop foraging skills. Here, I clarify an old but understudied alternative hypothesis: young seabirds also undergo a… read more here.

Keywords: herring gulls; breeding; american herring; development ... See more keywords