A model to estimate seabird field metabolic rates

Dunn, Ruth and White, Craig R. and Green, Jonathan (2018) A model to estimate seabird field metabolic rates. Biology Letters, 14 (6): 20180190. ISSN 1744-9561

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Abstract

For free-ranging animals, field metabolic rate (FMR) is the sum of their energy expenditure over a specified period. This quantity is a key component of ecological processes at every biological level. We applied a phylogenetically informed meta-analytical approach to identify the large-scale determinants of FMR in seabirds during the breeding season. Using data from 64 studies of energetics in 47 species, we created a model to estimate FMR for any seabird population. We found that FMR was positively influenced by body mass and colony latitude and that it increased throughout the breeding season from incubation to brood to crèche. FMR was not impacted by colony-relative predation pressure or species average brood size. Based on this model, we present an app through which users can generate estimates of FMR for any population of breeding seabird. We encourage the use of this app to complement behavioural studies and increase understanding of how energetic demands influence the role of seabirds as driving components of marine systems.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Biology Letters
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? general agricultural and biological sciencesagricultural and biological sciences (miscellaneous)agricultural and biological sciences(all) ??
ID Code:
159784
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Deposited On:
17 Sep 2021 16:00
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Yes
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Published
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