Study

Influence of artificial burrows and microhabitat on burrow competition between Chatham petrels Pterodroma axillaris and broad-billled prions Pachyptila vittata

  • Published source details Sullivan W.J., Wilson K.J. & Paterson A. (2000) Influence of artificial burrows and microhabitat on burrow competition between Chatham petrels Pterodroma axillaris and broad-billled prions Pachyptila vittata. Emu, 100, 329-333.

Actions

This study is summarised as evidence for the following.

Action Category

Provide artificial nesting sites for burrow-nesting seabirds

Action Link 		Bird Conservation
  1. Provide artificial nesting sites for burrow-nesting seabirds

    A replicated study from February-April in 1999 in 21 Chatham petrel Pterodroma axillaris nest sites in the Chatham archipelago, New Zealand (Sullivan et al. 2000), found that artificial nest sites were used by petrels. No details are provided on productivity.

     

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