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Behavioural observations, recorded calls and breeding parameters as factors influencing the vocal behaviour of Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae)

Entry ID: K019_2000_2001_NZ_1

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Summary

Abstract: Factors influencing the development and survival of Adelie penguins were investigated from the Cape Bird colony. The fieldwork focused on aspects of vocal recognition but parental care and chick development were also considered. A total of five sub-colonies (three experimental and two control) were selected. Eight focal nests, four center nests (at least three nests from the edge) and four edge ... nests were selected in each sub-colony for analysis. Focal birds (adults and chicks) were marked for identification. Microphones were laid within the colony and recorded adult Loud Mutual Display (LMD) calls, Male Ecstatic Displays and chick calls. Each colony was sampled over its entirety to collect sufficient calls to reveal any within and between colony call variation. Chicks were weighed at the time of their marking and four times subsequently at one week intervals. The behaviour of the focal birds was observed and recorded including levels of aggression, feeding frequency, time at nest, call rates and timing of feeding during feeding chases were observed from a stationary position at a constant location outside the sub-colony. To determine if a human presence affected behaviour in the sub-colonies, two control colonies were remotely sampled. Nest failure, number of active nests and chick number were recorded for comparison with the three experimental sub-colonies over the season. Calls that were digitally recorded had their call parameters (peak intensity, fundamental frequency, phrase length and syllable length) analysed in order to elucidate a potential colony dialect and to account for the individuality of each birds Ecstatic and Loud Mutual Display. Chick calls were analysed in the same way for individual recognition by parents. The data collected was used to (a) identify variations associated with nest locations, (b) examine effects of nest location on aggression, parent chick interactions, feeding frequency and breeding success, (c) identify parameters of chick calls associated with parental recognition, (d) investigate whether natal nest location influences creche dynamics and feeding chases, (e) investigate the effect of clutch size on feeding frequency and chick growth and (f) examine evidence for within and between colony dialects. Additional recordings of LMDs and Ecstatics were gathered in the 02-03 season from Cape Bird (North, Middle and South colonies), Cape Royds and Cape Crozier.

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Geographic Coverage

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Spatial coordinates

N: -77.14

S: -77.14

E: 166.4

W: 166.4

Temporal Coverage

Start Date: 2000-12-09

Stop Date: 2001-01-29

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > ANTARCTICA

CONTINENT > ANTARCTICA > ROSS ISLAND

Science Keywords

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > BIRDS > PENGUINS
BIOSPHERE > ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS > SPECIES/POPULATION INTERACTIONS > SPECIES COMPETITION

ISO Topic Category

BIOTA

Platform

GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONS

Quality The investigator has GPS data from the 2002/2003 season for each of the sub-colonies and colonies visited (Cape Bird - North, Middle, South, Cape Royds & Cape Crozier). GPS data was downloaded and is stored digitally in her possession. All the penguin calls recorded are stored both on the original tapes at University of Auckland or digitally in the investigators possession. All feathers sampled for sex analysis are stored in the -80 degree freezer at the University of Auckland or were destroyed after analysis. All behavioural data is either in digital format (stored on the University of Auckland's server) or in notebooks in her possession.

Otherwise, all data is contained within the PhD thesis.

Data Set Progress

COMPLETE

Data Center

Antarctica New Zealand, New Zealand Antarctic Institute, New Zealand

Data Center URL: http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/

Data Center Personnel
Name: SHULAMIT GORDON Phone: +64 3 358 0200 Fax: +64 3 358 0211 Email: s.gordon at antarcticanz.govt.nz Contact Address: Antarctica New Zealand Private Bag 4745 City: Christchurch Country: New Zealand

Personnel

EMMA MARKS

Role: INVESTIGATOR

Phone: +64 9 373 5799 Ext 89456

Email: emmajmarks at gmail.com

Contact Address:

Bioinformatics Institute

School of Biological Sciences

University of Auckland

PO BOX 92019

City: Auckland

Country: New Zealand

CEISHA POIROT

Role: DIF AUTHOR

Phone: +64 3 358 0200

Fax: +64 3 358 0211

Email: c.poirot at antarcticanz.govt.nz

Contact Address:

Antarctica New Zealand

Private Bag 4745

City: Christchurch

Country: New Zealand

SHULAMIT GORDON

Role: DIF AUTHOR

Phone: +64 3 358 0200

Fax: +64 3 358 0211

Email: s.gordon at antarcticanz.govt.nz

Contact Address:

Antarctica New Zealand

Private Bag 4745

City: Christchurch

Country: New Zealand

Publications/References

Marks, E. 2006. The ecstatic display call of the Adélie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae): Variations in space and time, with mate choice and breeding success. PhD thesis, University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Creation and Review Dates

DIF Creation Date: 2005-09-22

Last DIF Revision Date: 2010-10-20

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