Essays about: "Siberian jay"

Found 3 essays containing the words Siberian jay.

1. 1. Mate – guarding in Siberian jay

   University essay from Karlstads universitet

   Author : Ruth Leo; [2016]
   Keywords : Siberian Jay; Mate guarding;

   Abstract : Mate-guarding is performed by many monogamous species, a method used by individuals to physically prevent competitors of the same sex from mating with their partners. This behaviour is most often displayed during the fertile period (i.e. when females can be fertilized). READ MORE

3. 2. Siberian jay friendship test : A study on group cohesion

   University essay from Populationsbiologi och naturvårdsbiologi; Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Radoslav Kozma; [2011]
   Keywords : Perisoreus infaustus; family living; group cohesion; delayed dispersal;

   Abstract : Group and family living is an integral part of many animals’ ecology. Thus the behavior became associated with plenty of advantages as well as disadvantages. However, rarely has the actual concept of the group been investigated. READ MORE

4. 3. Multiple scale habitat selection of the Siberian jay Perisoreus infaustus in a sub arctic managed forest landscape

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

   Author : Christopher Heap; [2008]
   Keywords : Siberian jay; forestry; activity; telemetry; conservation;

   Abstract : Habitat selection studies are important in increasing our understanding of population patterns and processes in fragmented and spatially heterogeneous landscapes. Identification and characterisation of a species' habitat requirements are essential in guiding land-use management practices aimed at the protection of critical habitats. READ MORE