Winter habitat selection by Marsh Tits Poecile palustris in a British woodland
Authors: Broughton, R.K., Hinsley, S.A., Bellamy, P.E. and Hill, R.A.
Journal: Bird Study
eISSN: 1944-6705
ISSN: 0006-3657
DOI: 10.1080/00063657.2014.934193
Abstract:Capsule Radio-tracking and remote sensing showed Marsh Tits selected for English Oak Quercus robur trees within large winter home-ranges.Aims To investigate winter habitat selection by Marsh Tits in a British wood, testing for preferences in tree species and woodland structure.Methods Thirteen Marsh Tits were radio-tracked during the winter, and home-ranges were derived. Lidar and hyperspectral data were used to compare the vegetation structure and tree species composition of entire home-ranges and the core areas of intensive use within. Instantaneous sampling observations provided further information for tree species utilization.Results The mean home-range was very large (39 ha, n = 13). There were no significant differences in mean tree height, canopy closure, understorey height, or shrub volume between full home-ranges and the core areas of use. Core areas contained a significantly greater proportion of English Oak relative to availability in the full home-ranges. Instantaneous sampling confirmed that English Oak was used significantly more than other trees.Conclusion Selection for English Oak during winter contrasted with previous studies of breeding territories, indicating that habitat usage varies seasonally and demonstrating the need for habitat selection studies throughout the year. Large home-ranges help to explain the Marsh Tit's sensitivity to habitat fragmentation. © 2014 © 2014 British Trust for Ornithology.
Source: Scopus
Preferred by: Richard Broughton
Winter habitat selection by Marsh Tits Poecile palustris in a British woodland
Authors: Broughton, R.K., Bellamy, P.E., Hill, R.A. and Hinsley, S.A.
Journal: Bird Study
Volume: 61
Issue: 3
Pages: 404-412
eISSN: 1944-6705
ISSN: 0006-3657
DOI: 10.1080/00063657.2014.934193
Abstract:Capsule: Radio-tracking and remote sensing showed Marsh Tits selected for English Oak Quercus robur trees within large winter home-ranges. Aims: To investigate winter habitat selection by Marsh Tits in a British wood, testing for preferences in tree species and woodland structure. Methods: Thirteen Marsh Tits were radio-tracked during the winter, and home-ranges were derived. Lidar and hyperspectral data were used to compare the vegetation structure and tree species composition of entire home-ranges and the core areas of intensive use within. Instantaneous sampling observations provided further information for tree species utilization. Results: The mean home-range was very large (39 ha, n = 13). There were no significant differences in mean tree height, canopy closure, understorey height, or shrub volume between full home-ranges and the core areas of use. Core areas contained a significantly greater proportion of English Oak relative to availability in the full home-ranges. Instantaneous sampling confirmed that English Oak was used significantly more than other trees. Conclusion: Selection for English Oak during winter contrasted with previous studies of breeding territories, indicating that habitat usage varies seasonally and demonstrating the need for habitat selection studies throughout the year. Large home-ranges help to explain the Marsh Tit's sensitivity to habitat fragmentation. © 2014 British Trust for Ornithology.
Source: Scopus
Preferred by: Ross Hill
Winter habitat selection by Marsh Tits <i>Poecile palustris</i> in a British woodland
Authors: Broughton, R.K., Bellamy, P.E., Hill, R.A. and Hinsley, S.A.
Journal: BIRD STUDY
Volume: 61
Issue: 3
Pages: 404-412
eISSN: 1944-6705
ISSN: 0006-3657
DOI: 10.1080/00063657.2014.934193
Source: Web of Science (Lite)