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Lourenco, Rui

University of Évora

Current S-Index

1.5

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Average Dataset Index per Dataset

1.5

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Total Datasets

1

Total datasets for this author

Average FAIR Score

69.2%

Average FAIR Score per dataset

Total Citations

2

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Total Mentions

0

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Individual variability in space use near power lines by a long-lived territorial raptor (Version: 3)

Evaluating species responses to anthropogenic infrastructures and other habitat changes is often used to assess environmental impacts and to guide conservation actions. However, such studies are generally carried out at the population-level, disregarding inter-individual variability. Here, we investigate population- and individual-level responses towards power lines of a territorial raptor, the Bonelli’s eagle Aquila fasciata. We used GPS-PTT tracking data of seventeen adult eagles to model space use as a function of distance to transmission and distribution lines, while accounting for other habitat features known to affect this species. At population level, eagles increased the intensity of space use in the proximity of power lines (up to 1000 m), suggesting an attraction effect. At individual level, some eagles shared the general population attraction pattern, while others showed reduced intensity of space use in the proximity of power lines. These differential responses were unrelated to the sex of individuals, but were affected by the characteristics of the power grid, with a tendency for apparent attraction to be associated with individuals occupying home ranges with a denser network of transmission lines and transmission pylons. However, the study could not rule out the operation of other potentially influential factors, such as individual idiosyncrasies, the spatial distribution of prey availability, and the availability of natural perches and nesting sites. Overall, these results suggest that power lines may drive different behaviors and have differential impacts across individuals, with those attracted to the proximity of power lines potentially facing increased risk of mortality through electrocution and collision, and those avoiding power lines being potentially subject to exclusion effects. More generally, our results reinforce the need to understand individual variability when assessing and mitigating impacts of anthropogenic infrastructures.

Authors

  • Marques, Ana Teresa ;
  • Palma, Luís ;
  • Lourenco, Rui ;
  • Cangarato, Rogério ;
  • Leitão, Alexandre ;
  • Mascarenhas, Miguel ;
  • Tavares, João ;
  • Tomé, Ricardo ;
  • Moreira, Francisco ;
  • Beja, Pedro
2 Citations0 Mentions69% FAIR1.8 Dataset Index
10.5061/dryad.0rxwdbs2x2022