Geolocators lead to better measures of timing and renesting in black‐tailed godwits and reveal the bias of traditional observational methods
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DOI: 10.1111/jav.02259
Abstract: Long‐term population studies can identify changes in population dynamics over time. However, to realize meaningful conclusions, these studies rely on accurate measurements of individual traits and population characteristics. Here, we evaluate the accuracy of the… read more here.
Keywords: observational study; black tailed; tailed godwits; geolocator carrying ... See more keywords
Daily and seasonal use of vocalizations by nesting black‐tailed godwits
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DOI: 10.1111/jav.03362
Abstract: Ground‐nesting shorebirds must balance the need for acoustic communication at the nest with the constant threat posed by predators. Although it may seem likely that their calls are adapted to minimize detection by predators, little… read more here.
Keywords: black tailed; predator alert; daily seasonal; tailed godwits ... See more keywords