Variation in the correction factor used for converting counts of individual Guillemots Uria aalge into breeding pairs

Harris, M. P.. 1989 Variation in the correction factor used for converting counts of individual Guillemots Uria aalge into breeding pairs. Ibis, 131 (1). 85-93. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1474-919X.1989.tb02747.x

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Abstract/Summary

The correction factor k (breeding pairs/total count of birds) was measured for two nesting groups of Guillemots Uria aalge over 6–7 years. The value varied between different subgroups but there were no significant differences between groups or between years. These results, and those from other studies, suggest that a value of 0–67 is applicable to a range of colonies. Values of k for Razorbills Aha tarda were more variable. A plea is made for the presentation of original counts rather than 'corrected' figures in published work.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1474-919X.1989.tb02747.x
Programmes:	CEH Programmes pre-2009 publications > Other
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	_ Pre-2000 sections
ISSN:	0019-1019
Additional Keywords:	Guillemots, Uria aalge
NORA Subject Terms:	Zoology
Date made live:	10 Oct 2008 14:14 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/4529

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