Spatial movements and habitat use of an opportunistic gull species in relation to their colony sites during the breeding season
Biljana Ječmenica; Louie Taylor; Jelena Kralj; Dries Engelen; Luka Jurinović · 2026 · Avian Research
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Abstract
The Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis) is a widespread and opportunistic central-place forager during the breeding season, yet its spatial behavior and habitat use in Adriatic Sea remain poorly understood. Our aim was to investigate their foraging ranges, movement patterns, and habitat selection during the breeding season. In this study, we tracked 45 adult gulls from 9 breeding colonies distributed along the Adriatic coast using high-resolution GPS devices. Most individuals foraged relatively close to their breeding sites, typically within 20–50 km. However, some gulls demonstrated the ca
Abstract by Biljana Ječmenica; Louie Taylor; Jelena Kralj; Dries Engelen; Luka Jurinović, Avian Research (2026) — licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Metadata source: DOAJ · DOI 10.1016/j.avrs.2026.100372