Dispersal in Kentish plovers (Charadrius alexandrinus): Adult females perform furthest movements
D. V. Cimiotti, L. J. Eberhart-Phillips, A. Audevard, P. J. G. S. Joan Garcias Salas, G. Gelinaud, K. Günther, A. Rocha, R. Schulz, J. van der Winden, H. Schmaljohann, C. Küpper
This study finds that adult female Kentish plovers disperse further than males during breeding seasons, with some individuals traveling over 1,700 km, highlighting the species' dispersive behavior and its implications for conservation.
bioRxiv · Apr 27, 2023Animal Behavior & Cognition