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Spatial Distribution of the Goldenrod Ball Gall Insects [PDF]
The goldenrod ball gall fly, Eurosta solidaginis (Diptera: Tephritidae), is parasitized by two eurytomid wasps and preyed on by a mordellid beetle, and two bird species. The birds are known to prey most intensively near a forest edge.
Confer, John L
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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+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]
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+6 more
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Economic aspects birds of prey usage as bird control operation
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+2 more
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Corporate governance compliance and disclosure in the banking sector: using data from Japan [PDF]
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+58 more
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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+2 more
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Who’s for dinner? Bird prey diversity and choice in the great evening bat, Ia io
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+4 more
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Polygamy in the Marsh Harrier, Circus aeruginosus: Individual Variation in Hunting Performance and Number of Mates [PDF]
1. Theories postulating that sexual task differentiation may lead to polygamy such that the sex investing the least effort in raising the offspring, engages in simultaneous matings, contrast with polygyny in raptors where the male provides most of the ...
Altenburg, Wibe,+3 more
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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+5 more
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Hippoboscid flies are potential ectoparasites of several avian orders, including birds of prey, a group formed by the orders Falconiformes, Strigiformes, Cathartiformes and Accipitriformes.
Glauber Thiago Martins Barino+2 more
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