Journal article
Increased lyrebird presence in a post-fire landscape
Australian Journal of Zoology, Vol.63(1), pp.9-11
2015
Abstract
Prescribed fires for fuel reduction affect wildlife in several ways. We observed a marked increase in superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) numbers after a controlled burn in Guy Fawkes River National Park, New South Wales, in April and May 2014. The fire occurred during the winter breeding season; however, congregations of males were often seen together in the burnt landscape, indicating an opportunistic prioritisation of foraging. The low-intensity fire cleared brush and low-level vegetation, thus decreasing foraging effort and potentially attracting the species despite the need to seek mating partners. Controlled burns therefore have the potential to attract superb lyrebirds immediately after fire due to ease of movement and foraging effort.
Details
- Title
- Increased lyrebird presence in a post-fire landscape
- Authors
- Anna Doty (Author) - University of New EnglandClare Stawski (Author) - University of New EnglandJulia Nowack (Author) - University of New EnglandArtiom Bondarenco (Author) - University of New EnglandFritz Geiser (Author) - University of New England
- Publication details
- Australian Journal of Zoology, Vol.63(1), pp.9-11
- Publisher
- C S I R O Publishing
- DOI
- 10.1071/ZO14053
- ISSN
- 1446-5698
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99678998102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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