Buffering artificial nest boxes for Procellariiformes breeding in exposed habitats: investigating effects on temperature and humidity Journal Paper
- Author
- Fischer, J.H.; Chambon, J.; Debski, I.; Hiscock, J.A.; Cole, R.; Taylor, G.A.; Wittmer
- Year
- 2018
- Journal / Source
- Notornis
- Publisher / Organisation
- The Ornithological Society of New Zealand Inc.
- Volume
- 65
- Number
- 1
- Pages
- 35-41
- Species
- Pelecanoides georgicus, Pelecanoides whenuahouensis sp. nov.
- Keywords
- nest, artificial, climate, Pelecanoides, Procellariiformes, temperature, humidity
- Summary
- An investigation into the usefulness of insulated artificial nesting boxes for Procellariiformes. There were no significant differences in temperature or humidity between these and natural nests and so nest boxes can be used where studies make these more practical.