2014
DOI: 10.3354/esr00577
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Influence of anthropogenic features and traffic disturbance on burrowing owl diurnal roosting behavior

Abstract: Birds that forage nocturnally should select daytime roosts that minimize predation risk to themselves, maximize their ability to warn mates or young about predators, and reduce their exposure to inclement weather. The objective of this study was to identify landscape features used by burrowing owls Athene cunicularia hypugaea during the day and to determine if traffic disturbance altered patterns of daytime space use. We tracked 17 adult male owls for 0.6 to 2.8 d each with GPS dataloggers and used resource ut… Show more

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“…; Scobie et al. ). However, internal fences were present within the reserve, where these rodent species were abundant, suggesting that elevated predation from birds is unlikely.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…; Scobie et al. ). However, internal fences were present within the reserve, where these rodent species were abundant, suggesting that elevated predation from birds is unlikely.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…There are typically other structures near the sound sources (e.g. fences) that do not produce sound that could be used as perches, which are important features for burrowing owls (Sissons 2003, Scobie et al 2014). In addition, gravel roads are constructed to access oil wells and compressor stations, many of which have ditches that likely have high abundances of small mammals (Adams & Geis 1983, SabinoMarques & Mira 2011, Ruiz-Capillas et al 2013.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Roosts. Roosts play a critical role in the ecology of owls, particularly small owls such as Burrowing Owls, because roost characteristics and locations affect survival through reduced exposure to predation and inclement weather (Haug et al 1993, Poulin et al 2005, Scobie et al 2014. The evenly spaced linear plowed furrows at Irapuato created abundant cavities that were highly visible due to the contrast between white limestone rocks and dark shadows beneath.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%