The effect of industrial noise on owl occupancy in the boreal forest at multiple spatial scales
Noise in natural environments can mask important acoustic signals used for animal communication. Owls use vocal communication to attract mates and defend territories, and also rely on acoustic cues to locate their prey. Industrial noise has been shown to negatively affect owl hunting success and red...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Resilience Alliance
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Avian Conservation and Ecology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ace-eco.org/vol12/iss2/art13/ |