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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Biociencias, BR-05508090 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Wilson Journal of Ornithology; v. 122, n. 1, p. 39-45, MAR 2010. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 4 |
| Abstract | |
We studied clutch size, hatching and fledging success, and time necessary for chick Kelp Gulls (Larus dominicanus) to leave the nest throughout two breeding seasons (2004 and 2005) on Guararitama Island, Sao Paulo, Brazil. We followed 93 nests in 2004 and 97 nests in 2005. The average (+/- SD) clutch size was 2.09 +/- 0.64 in 2004 and 1.93 +/- 0.59 in 2005. Hatching success was 74% in 2004 and 53% in 2005, and fledging success was 54% in 2004 and 58% in 2005. Chicks grew quickly, following the linear equation y(t) = 61g + 17.03g X age (in days), and began to fly at 40 days. Received 11 August 2008. Accepted 28 August 2009. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 03/01599-1 - Breeding biology, population structure and genetic variability of Larus dominicanus |
| Grantee: | Gisele Pires de Mendonça Dantas |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate |