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Intensive predation of artificial Audouin's Gull nests by the Yellow-legged Gull in the Columbretes Islands, Spain
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Abstract
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| This study reports on an experiment which used artificial nests and eggs of Audouin's Gulls (Larus audouinii) to examine the intensity of predation by the Yellow-legged Gull (L. cachinnans) in the Columbretes Islands (Castellon, Spain). I also examined the relation between nest location and predation, and investigated the temporal patterns of predation. Predation on nests was rapid and intensive from the first day (78%), and increased to 100% within a period of one week. The position of nests in the colony, or the extent of vegetation cover near the nest did not affect its probability of being preyed upon first. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Colonial waterbirds / International section for the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases in the iron and metal manufacturing industry international social security association. - Schoonhoven
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Publication
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Schoonhoven
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Academic Press
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1995
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ISSN
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0738-6028
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DOI
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10.2307/1521487
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Volume/pages
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18
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(1995)
, p. 226-230
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ISI
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A1995TN58800014
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