Population-level plasticity in foraging behavior of western gulls (Larus occidentalis)

Population-level plasticity in foraging behavior of western gulls (Larus occidentalis)

Abstract Background Plasticity in foraging behavior among individuals, or across populations may reduce competition. As a generalist carnivore, western gulls (Larus occidentalis) consume a wide range of marine and terrestrial foods. However, the foraging patterns and habitat selection (ocean or land...

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Main Authors: Scott A. Shaffer, Sue Cockerham, Pete Warzybok, Russell W. Bradley, Jaime Jahncke, Corey A. Clatterbuck, Magali Lucia, Jennifer A. Jelincic, Anne L. Cassell, Emma C. Kelsey, Josh Adams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Movement Ecology
Subjects:
Fidelity index
GPS tracking
Habitat use
Time activity budgets
Urban habitats
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40462-017-0118-9

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