The Crimean population of the lesser grey shrike (Lanius minor) has low behavioural flexibility in its response to approaching humans
P. Mikula, Z. Kwiecinski, I. Kaluga, P. Tryjanowski
The study examines escape behavior of lesser grey shrikes in Crimea, finding low behavioral flexibility in response to humans and questioning the adequacy of a 30-meter threshold for starting distance.
bioRxiv · Jul 2, 2022 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition