Abstract
Reliable estimates of nest-switching are required to study avian mating systems and manage wild populations, yet different estimation methods have rarely been integrated or assessed. Through a literature review and case study, we reveal that three common methods for assessing nest-switching blend different components, producing a wide range of estimates. Careful component definition and reporting are essential to properly estimate this behaviour.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1110-1119 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Ibis |
Volume | 163 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2021 British Ornithologists' Union
Keywords
- GPS tracking
- breeding dispersal
- genetic kinship analysis
- multi-method comparison
- nest fidelity
- ring resighting
- standardized methodologies