The Crimean population of the lesser grey shrike (Lanius minor) has low behavioural flexibility in its response to approaching humans

Author:

Mikula PeterORCID,Kwieciński ZbigniewORCID,Kaługa Ireneusz,Tryjanowski PiotrORCID

Abstract

AbstractThe ongoing growth of the human population will increase the rate of wildlife−human interactions. High levels of animal tolerance and flexible responses towards human presence seem to be among the key mechanisms behind successful wildlife−human coexistence, but this behaviour remains unexplored for most populations and species of animals. Here, we investigate the escape behaviour (measured as flight initiation distance) of the Crimean population of a charismatic and declining bird species, the lesser grey shrike (Lanius minor). We examined its relationship with starting distance of the approaching human, directness of that approach (direct or tangential), habitat type (rural or suburban), and height of the perch used by shrikes. We found that the starting distance was significantly associated with escape responses of shrikes to approaching humans. In contrast, we found no significant association between escape responses and directness of approach, habitat type, or height of perch. Our results indicate that the lesser grey shrike may exhibit low flexibility in their escape responses towards humans which may have implications for their conservation management. Our results also indicate that the widely used 30 metres threshold for minimum starting distance may be insufficient for rural populations, even of small passerines.

Publisher

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

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