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Potter trap behavioral assessment of mountain sparrows

Subcategory: behavioral monitoring
Standard reference: Wingfield and Farner 1976
Papers: 2 | Mentions: 2

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Description

Standardized protocol for observing and scoring trap behavior of Zonotrichia leucophrys oriantha using Potter traps with systematic behavioral categorization and activity indexing. Birds observed for 10 seconds with behaviors scored from 0-3 based on stress level.

Typical Equipment

  • Potter traps
  • white proso millet
  • black oil sunflower seed
  • calcium carbonate

Output Measurements

  • activity index
  • behavioral categories
  • stress levels