The Journal of animal ecology
Habitat imprinting in breeding territory selection of a long-lived bird of prey.
Ida Penttinen, Carina Nebel, Toni Laaksonen
Published: 202510.1111/1365-2656.70202
Abstract
Habitat imprinting is the phenomenon where exposure to cues in the natal habitat increases the probability of choosing a habitat with similar cues later in life. It is considered a key behavioural mechanism that decreases the costs associated with ha…
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