Animal Behavior & CognitionbioRxivPreprint
Athene cunicularia hypugaea wintering in a central California urban setting arrive later, leave earlier, prefer sheltered micro-habitat, tolerate rain, and contend with diverse predators
The study tracks Western Burrowing Owls in an urban park, finding they arrive later, leave earlier, prefer sheltered habitats, tolerate rain, and face predator threats.
DOI 10.1101/2024.09.17.613585