Herring gulls respond to human gaze direction
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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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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
Both short and long distance migrants use energy-minimizing migration strategies in North American herring gulls
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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