To Flee or Not to Flee: How Age, Reproductive Phase, and Mate Presence Affect White Stork Flight Decisions

To Flee or Not to Flee: How Age, Reproductive Phase, and Mate Presence Affect White Stork Flight Decisions

Recognizing, assessing, and responding to threats is critical for survival in the wild. Birds, especially in their role as parents, must decide whether to flee or delay flight when threatened. This study examines how age, reproductive stage, and the presence of a mate influence flight initiation dis...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Laïd Touati, Mohamed Athamnia, Abdennour Boucheker, Bourhane-Edinne Belabed, Farrah Samraoui, Ahmed H. Alfarhan, Anders P. Møller, Boudjéma Samraoui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
disturbance
flight initiation distance
parental care
reproductive strategies
sexual conflict
wildlife management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/18/2920

Internet

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/18/2920

Similar Items