scholarly journals Nest-site characteristics of the Grey-faced Buzzard Butastur indicus in Fukuoka, southwest Japan: Do the nest-site preferences of raptors vary across regions?

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-152
Author(s):  
Fumitaka ISEKI ◽  
Go FUJITA
Keyword(s):  
Nest Site ◽  
Southwest Japan ◽  
Site Preferences ◽  
Site Characteristics ◽  
Nest Site Preferences

Predation risk and nest-site selection in the Inca tern

2002 ◽  
Vol 80 (6) ◽  
pp. 1117-1123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Velando ◽  
José C Márquez
Keyword(s):  
Natural Selection ◽  
Site Selection ◽  
Nest Site ◽  
Nest Site Selection ◽  
Site Preference ◽  
Site Preferences ◽  
Site Characteristics ◽  
Peregrine Falcons ◽  
Open Ground ◽  
Nest Site Preferences

Most tern species (Sternidae) are typically open-ground breeders; the Inca tern (Larosterna inca), however, breeds in crevices. This paper reports the first analysis of nest-site characteristics, predation rates, and breeding success in this species. We tested for evidence of natural selection on nest-site preferences in a colony subjected to high rates of predation by the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus). Characteristics of occupied sites differed from those of non-occupied sites. Terns selected sites with longer chambers, a greater number of cavities, and more overhead and lateral cover that were located close to the cliff edge. Predation was the main cause of breeding failure, and successful sites differed from unsuccessful sites, which is evidence for ongoing natural selection. Chicks at sites in larger crevices and more cavities remained at the site longer and were less likely to be depredated by peregrine falcons. Probably in response to the presence of predators, adults flew towards the colony in flocks, which "dissolved" at the cliff edge. Sites located far from the edge were more likely to be depredated and adults breeding there fed their chicks less frequently and, consequently, reared lighter chicks. The concordance between site preference and predation pressure on nest-site selection suggests that the use of non-preferred sites imposed a cost in the form of increased nest predation.

Directional selection and repeatability in nest-site preferences of Semipalmated Plovers (Charadrius semipalmatus)

2013 ◽  
Vol 91 (9) ◽  
pp. 646-652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linh P. Nguyen ◽  
Erica Nol ◽  
Kenneth F. Abraham ◽  
Carmen Lishman
Keyword(s):  
Nest Site ◽  
Behavioral Flexibility ◽  
Individual Variability ◽  
Directional Selection ◽  
Term Selection ◽  
Nest Sites ◽  
Site Preferences ◽  
Site Characteristics ◽  
Charadrius Semipalmatus ◽  
Nest Site Preferences

Using marked individuals, we assessed directional selection and repeatability of nest-site characteristics of Semipalmated Plovers (Charadrius semipalmatus Bonaparte, 1825) on Akimiski Island, Nunavut, Canada, 2002–2005, to test the hypothesis that long- and short-term selection patterns were in the same direction. Plovers placed nests in microsites (1 m2 scale) with more pebbles and less bare mud and vegetation than what was available in the environment, indicating long-term selection for these features. Linear (directional selection) effects were stronger than quadratic (stabilizing or disruptive) effects in 3 of 4 years and in the analysis of all data. In the combined 4-year sample, significant directional selection occurred in the opposite direction than that present when comparing used and available sites. Birds with more bare mud and vegetation and fewer pebbles at their nest sites were more successful than birds with pebbled nest sites. Repeatability of nest-site preferences was low and nonsignificant. Neither successful nor unsuccessful pairs chose significantly different nest-site characteristics in subsequent nesting attempts, but options for moving to different nest sites may be limited by interannual site fidelity. Wide individual variability and low repeatability of nest-site characteristics suggests behavioral flexibility in the population. Applying quantitative genetic techniques to patterns of habitat selection may allow researchers to predict the degree to which animals can adjust to changing environments.

Nest-Site Preferences of Flammulated Owls in Western New Mexico

The Condor ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. 653 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Archibald McCallum ◽  
Frederick R. Gehlbach
Keyword(s):  
New Mexico ◽  
Nest Site ◽  
Site Preferences ◽  
Nest Site Preferences

scholarly journals Selection through predation, snowfall and microclimate on nest-site preferences in the Water Pipit Anthus spinoletta

Ibis ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 144 (3) ◽  
pp. 433-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia M. Rauter ◽  
Heinz-Ulrich Reyer ◽  
Kurt Bollmann
Keyword(s):  
Nest Site ◽  
Site Preferences ◽  
Nest Site Preferences ◽  
Water Pipit

Vertical and horizontal transmission of nest site preferences in titmice

2013 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 323-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tore Slagsvold ◽  
Kari Wigdahl Kleiven ◽  
Ane Eriksen ◽  
Lars Erik Johannessen
Keyword(s):  
Nest Site ◽  
Horizontal Transmission ◽  
Site Preferences ◽  
Nest Site Preferences
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