Dispersion of lapwing nests in relation to predation and anti-predator defence

The role of nest predation in influencing the breeding dispersion of lapwings was studied experimentally in north-east Scotland. Nests were significantly aggregated with respect to the distribution of suitable habitat, and within such areas, although about 20% of all nests were at least 200m from ne...

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Main Author: Elliot, Richard Donald
Published: University of Aberdeen 1982
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.349901