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Predation risk in relation to brain size in alternative prey of pygmy owls varies depending on the abundance of main prey.

PLoS ONE, 2020
Large brains in prey may select for adoption of anti-predator behavior that facilitates escape. Prey species with relatively large brains have been shown to be less likely to fall prey to predators.
Anders Pape Møller, Kari Hongisto, Erkki Korpimäki   +2 more
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Using GPS and accelerometer data to precisely record egg laying, incubation and chick hatching of Cinereous Vultures (Aegypius monachus) in-situ [PDF]

Biodiversity Data Journal
The Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) is a near-threatened species, making detailed monitoring of its breeding behaviour crucial for effective conservation. Traditional methods are often invasive and logistically challenging.
Cornel Cotorogea, Emilian Stoynov, Atanas Grozdanov, Simeon Marin, Hristo Valeriev Peshev, Ivelin Ivanov, Georgi P. Stoyanov   +6 more
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Economic aspects birds of prey usage as bird control operation

RUDN Journal of Ecology and Life Safety, 2019
Birds attracted to citys waste landfills represent a significant hazard and additional inconvenience to people. It is necessary to understand not only the reasons for which birds enter the given territory, but also the economic components of the scaring ...
Irina N. Kuznetsova, Sergey A. Sergeev, Ildar R. Enaleev   +2 more
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The index of ornithological attractiveness of facilities for the processing and disposal of municipal solid waste

RUDN Journal of Ecology and Life Safety, 2019
In connection with the increase in the number of household facilities attractting birds and the widespread growth of synanthropic bird populations, the problem of ornithological safety is becoming more and more urgent. For effective scaring away of birds
Sergey A. Sergeev, Irina N. Kuznetsova, Ildar R. Enaleev   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Corporate governance compliance and disclosure in the banking sector: using data from Japan [PDF]

, 2010
Using regression model this study investigates which characteristics of a bank is associated with the extent of corporate governance disclosure in Japan.
Pran Krishansing Boolaky, Kim Thomas, R Adams, Cw &, P Avery, V Beattie, A Belkaoui, G Benton, P K Boolaky, P K Boolaky, Ca &, R E Boyatis, Bryman, S Buzby, G Caprio, J P Charkham, Coakes, D V Cohen, T E Cooke, T E Cooke, De Andres, S Dinc, Ll &, A Field, M Gibbins, G Hofstede, R W Holthausen, T &, G &, D Kaufmann, G Kirkpatrick, A Y Lee, P D Leedy, R Levine, H Li-Ying, J R Macey, D Malone, M &, C &, R N Morck, D P Morgan, Hidemasa Morikawa, Y Nagano, T Okazaki, S &, J &, B A Rutherford, J &, M A Shadur, P Sheard, A Shleifer, S Stemler, V Tauringana, T Usui, R Verrechia, R Wallace, Watts, T &, T Yoshikawa   +58 more
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Results of the pilot survey on the Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus feldeggii) in Thessaly Prefecture, Greece

Avocetta
Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus feldeggii) is classified as endangered in Greece. Its breeding population is considered stable, with a patchy distribution on the mainland and the islands.
Panagiotis Azmanis, Giorgos Christodoulou, Alexander F. Hargrave, Alexander Ikonomidis, Maria Panagiotopoulou, Kalliopi Stara, Rigas Tsiakiris, Dimitrios Vasilakis, Giovanni Leonardi   +8 more
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Who’s for dinner? Bird prey diversity and choice in the great evening bat, Ia io

Ecology and Evolution, 2021
The mysterious predator–prey interaction between bats and nocturnally migrating birds is a very rare and incredible process in natural ecosystems. So far only three avivorous bat species, including two noctule bats (Nyctalus lasiopterus and Nyctalus ...
Lixin Gong, Biye Shi, Hui Wu, Jiang Feng, Tinglei Jiang   +4 more
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Movement ecology and sex are linked to barn owl microbial community composition. [PDF]

, 2020
The behavioural ecology of host species is likely to affect their microbial communities, because host sex, diet, physiology, and movement behaviour could all potentially influence their microbiota.
Bowie, Rauri CK, Charter, Motti, Corl, Ammon, Getz, Wayne M, Kamath, Pauline L, Nathan, Ran, Rozman, Gabe, Toledo, Sivan, Turjeman, Sondra   +8 more
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Causes, temporal trends, and the effects of urbanization on admissions of wild raptors to rehabilitation centers in England and Wales

Ecology and Evolution, 2022
Data from wildlife rehabilitation centers (WRCs) can provide on‐the‐ground records of causes of raptor morbidity and mortality, allowing threat patterns to be explored throughout time and space.
Connor T. Panter, Simon Allen, Nikki Backhouse, Elizabeth Mullineaux, Carole‐Ann Rose, Arjun Amar   +5 more
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The role of UV in crab spider signals: effects on perception by prey and predators [PDF]

, 2005
Australian crab spiders Thomisus spectabilis sit on the petals of flowers and ambush prey such as honeybees. White-coloured T. spectabilis reflect in the UV (UV+ spiders) and previous research has shown that their presence, curiously, attracts honeybees ...
Cheng, K, Chittka, L, Goeth, A, Heiling, AM, Herberstein, ME   +4 more
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