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Reactions of breeding common swifts (Apus apus) to explosions.

Authors :
HAHN, Amnonn
YOSEF, Reuven
Source :
Journal of Vertebrate Biology. 11/19/2021, Vol. 71 Issue 21060, p1-6. 6p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Sonic booms or disruptive explosions cause differing response in wildlife. In May 2021, when missiles were fired at urban areas in Israel, we observed the responses of breeding common swifts (Apus apus). In both nests, the initial boom resulted in a startled awakening of the swifts. In one case, a parent engaged in displacement behaviour of feeding the young while in the second case a parent tried to clamber up the walls. Our data support earlier studies that although auditory booms are disruptive, they do not result in nest abandonment or nest failure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26947684
Volume :
71
Issue :
21060
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Vertebrate Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
155391150
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.25225/JVB.21060