Movement ecology of pre-adult Cinereous Vultures Aegypius monachus: insights from a reintroduced population
Bird Conservation International,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Summary
Understanding
the
movement
ecology
of
threatened
species
is
fundamental
to
improving
management
and
conservation
actions
for
their
protection,
mainly
during
pre-adult
stage
particularly
when
a
subject
population
reinforcement
or
reintroduction
projects.
An
example
case
Cinereous
Vulture
Aegypius
monachus
on
Iberian
Peninsula,
an
endangered
that
has
been
reintroduced
in
different
regions
last
two
decades.
Here,
we
explore
differences
between
spatial
Vultures,
according
age-class,
sex,
season
(breeding
non-breeding).
We
used
GPS-tag
data
from
51
individuals
into
Catalonia
(north-east
Spain)
describe
use
space,
i.e.
home-range
size,
core
area,
minimum
convex
polygon
(MCP)
patterns,
cumulative
distance,
maximum
displacement,
daily
dispersal,
annual
dispersal.
Our
study
showed
significant
variation
space
patterns
among
birds
influences
age,
season.
Age
was
most
influential
factor,
determining
range
areas
patterns.
Similar
other
vulture
species,
home
increase
with
subadult
vultures
exhibiting
larger
ranges
than
young
first
year,
juveniles,
immature
birds,
but
MCP
measures
were
juveniles.
Movement
also
influenced
by
juveniles
making
longer
movements,
followed
immatures
subadults
(with
similar
values),
shorter
movements
year
life.
Overall,
males
made
explored
smaller
foraging
females.
Season
had
important
effect
dispersal
breeding
period
(February–August).
findings
fill
knowledge
gap
regarding
behaviours
information
will
enable
improvement
decisions.
Язык: Английский
Assessing exposure to wind turbines of a migratory raptor through its annual life cycle across continents
Biological Conservation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
293, С. 110592 - 110592
Опубликована: Апрель 20, 2024
Unsustainable
fossil
fuel
emissions
have
prompted
a
global
shift
towards
renewable
energy
sources,
such
as
wind.
This
has
led
to
strong
expansion
of
wind
power
generation
infrastructures,
often
conflicting
with
biodiversity
conservation.
Relatively
large
flying
animals,
birds
and
bats,
frequently
been
reported
collide
turbines,
resulting
in
casualties
that
can
depress
population
size
lead
local
extinctions.
Migratory
species
move
across
continents
through
their
year-round
displacements
may
be
especially
at
risk.
We
comprehensively
assessed
turbine
exposure
for
colonial
migratory
raptor
European
conservation
interest,
the
lesser
kestrel
Falco
naumanni,
based
on
distribution
>1800
colonies
GPS-tracking
dataset
(>350
individuals)
three
distinct
biogeographical
populations
(from
Iberian,
Italian,
Balkan
peninsulas).
26
%
least
one
within
foraging
areas
around
colony
sites,
Italian
being
most
The
main
network
protected
areas,
Natura
2000
network,
failed
mitigate
potential
negative
impact
turbines
breeding
populations.
revealed
was
negligible
African
non-breeding
(Sahel
region),
particularly
high
during
migration,
lower
Iberian
individuals
but
not
ones.
Different
countries
should
prioritize
different
measures
collision
risk
infrastructures.
case
study
leveraged
by
conservationists
stakeholders
conflicts
between
expected
infrastructure
development
near
future.
Язык: Английский
Mapping bird and bat assemblage vulnerability for predicting wind energy impact
Journal of Environmental Management,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
380, С. 124961 - 124961
Опубликована: Март 29, 2025
Язык: Английский
Towards a better understanding of avian collision in wind energy facilities using automatic detection systems
Journal of Applied Ecology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025
Abstract
The
rapid
expansion
of
wind
power
energy
has
direct
negative
impacts
on
biodiversity,
notably
avifauna
through
collisions
with
turbines.
A
better
understanding
the
collision
causes
is
key
to
improving
mitigation
efforts.
Collisions
are
result
a
combination
environmental
factors
that
increase
bird
sensitivity
and/or
exposure
collisions.
To
date,
potential
risk
have
mostly
been
assessed
individually,
in
few
species
interest
at
small
spatiotemporal
scales,
despite
multifaceted
nature
risk.
fill
this
gap,
we
used
for
first
time
data
from
automatic
detection
systems
(optic
automatically
detect
and
monitor
birds
vicinity
turbines)
simultaneously
assess
effects
behavioural
(here,
estimated
as
presence
zone)
frequency
which
use
zone).
We
analysed
205,867
trajectories
recorded
between
2018
2023
11
French
facilities.
obtained
results
similar
previous
studies
relying
other
methods
(GPS,
observations).
Results
suggest
was
higher
during
periods
high
activity
(first
hours
daylight
migrations).
They
also
may
conditions
reduce
birds'
visual
perception
turbines
(high
nebulosity,
low
visibility
rotor
speeds)
influence
flight
height
temperatures
speeds).
found
nonsynchronicity
peaks,
highlighting
importance
considering
both
drivers
when
investigating
However,
our
show
variability
species,
behaviours
sites
should
be
addressed
future
clarify
relationships
risk,
behaviour.
Policy
implications
.
Data
promising
non‐invasive
approach
requires
human
logistical
resources
develop
more
comprehensive
strategy.
can
valuable
biodiversity
stakeholders
highlight
locally
sensitivity,
avoid
installing
sensitive
areas
or
adjust
system
settings.
Язык: Английский
Wind farms and griffon vultures: No evidence for habituation and coexistence, a reply to Farfàn et al.
Global Ecology and Conservation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
51, С. e02921 - e02921
Опубликована: Март 30, 2024
Язык: Английский
Eurasian Griffon (Gyps fulvus)
Birds of the World,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2024
Язык: Английский
Eurasian Griffon (Gyps fulvus)
Birds of the World,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 22, 2024
Язык: Английский
Quantifying knowledge: medical applications of radar aging through the lens of bibliometrics
Опубликована: Июнь 6, 2024
This
research
plunges
into
the
rapidly
growing
radar
technology
in
medical
sector,
putting
emphasis
on
its
possibility
to
revolutionize
elderly
care
and
health
monitoring
among
aging
global
population.
Based
a
systematic
literature
review
rigorous
bibliometric
analysis,
we
discuss
application
healthcare,
focusing
potential
for
non-invasive,
high-accuracy
diagnosis
continuous
patient
monitoring.
Our
findings
highlight
critical
harmony
between
advances
machine
learning,
artificial
intelligence,
data
analytics,
which
open
door
smart
healthcare
solutions.
These
advancements
will
improve
early
disease
detection,
fall
risk
prevention,
real-time
monitoring,
resulting
quick
responses.
study
endeavors
offer
useful
knowledge
researchers,
practitioners,
policymakers
who
are
working
towards
use
of
better
context
demographic
changes
that
world
is
experiencing
terms
an
ageing
population
by
mapping
current
landscape,
identifying
existing
trends
gaps,
proposing
future
direction
research.
Язык: Английский
Eurasian Griffon (Gyps fulvus)
Birds of the World,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 26, 2024
Язык: Английский
Flight behaviour of Red Kites within their breeding area in relation to local weather variables: Conclusions with regard to wind turbine collision mitigation
Journal of Applied Ecology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 4, 2024
Abstract
Birds
and
bats
are
prone
to
collisions
with
wind
turbines.
To
reduce
the
number
of
bat
collisions,
weather
variables
commonly
used
shut
down
turbines
when
a
certain
constellation
occurs.
Such
general
approach
might
also
be
interesting
mitigate
raptor
collisions.
Studies
on
relationship
between
flight
behaviour
needed.
investigate
raptors
within
their
breeding
area
in
relation
local
variables,
we
high
resolution
data
tracks
Red
Kites
collected
energy
test
site
(Germany).
were
tracked
laser
range
finder
(LRF)
or
Global
Positioning
System
(GPS)
transmitters.
Weather
continuously
registered
site.
We
generalised
linear
mixed
models
analyse
influence
measurement
method
different
parameters.
Furthermore,
investigated
probability
flying
virtual
rotor
height
defined
by
three
hub
heights
(84,
94
140
m;
diameter:
112
m).
The
median
altitude
measured
LRF
(52.5
m,
95%
CI:
44.9–61.0,
N
=
2511)
was
average
25
m
higher
than
corrected
one
resulting
from
GPS
(27.8
24.7–31.2,
6792).
Flight
speed
differed
methods
(GPS:
29.2
km/h,
28.2–30.3
km/h;
LRF:
25.1
24.0–26.3
km/h).
effects
weak.
tended
fly
less
lower
during
wet
(humid,
rainy
foggy)
dry
weather,
strong
weak
winds.
Probabilities
rotors
increased
decreasing
height,
hence
ground
clearance.
Synthesis
applications
:
highly
variable.
Flights
occurred
all
conditions
at
altitudes
throughout
day
over
entire
season.
Further
research
into
behaviour,
other
factors
is
needed
as
basis
for
developing
shutdown
regimes
generally
suitable
raptors.
mean
methods.
Any
values
studies
should
interpreted
context
method.
Язык: Английский