Declines in breeding site fidelity in an increasing population of White Storks Ciconia ciconia |
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| Authors: | NAOMI ITONAGA ULRICH KÖPPEN MARTIN PLATH DIETER WALLSCHLÄGER |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Unit of Eco‐ethology, Institute of Biochemistry and Biology, University of Potsdam, Maulbeerallee 2a, D‐14469 Potsdam, Germany;2. Landesamt für Umwelt, Naturschutz & Geologie Mecklenburg Vorpommern, Beringungszentrale Hiddensee, Badenstr. 18, D‐18439 Stralsund, Germany;3. Unit of Ecology & Evolution, Institute of Ecology, Evolution & Diversity, University of Frankfurt, Siesmayerstr. 70‐72, D‐60323 Frankfurt am Main, Germany |
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| Abstract: | Following a steep decline, White Stork Ciconia ciconia populations in Germany are currently increasing, allowing us to examine potential density‐dependent effects on breeding dispersal. Our data suggest that the proportion of breeding dispersers has increased over time, indicating a density‐dependent component in nest‐site fidelity that may be linked to increased competition. |
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| Keywords: | age‐dependent dispersal density‐dependent dispersal population dynamics |
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