Flight initiation distance protocol (Megapodiidae)

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Description

Standardized approach to measure the distance at which birds flee when approached by humans at a steady pace. Involves recording starting distance, approaching at 0.5 m/s, and measuring the distance when the bird initiates escape behavior.

Typical Equipment

• measuring devices for distance

Output Measurements

• flight initiation distance
• starting distance
• direct FID

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