Low breeding propensity and success of European Turtle Doves in Germany
Uta Gerz, Hannes Ruß, Yvonne R. Schumm, Benjamin J. Metzger, Petra Quillfeldt
The paper assesses the breeding success of European Turtle Doves in Germany using indirect methods, finding a significant decline in fledglings and low breeding success.
bioRxiv · Oct 10, 2025 · PreprintEcology