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Birds of Indian Subcontinent

Nest Site Selection by Sooty Gulls on Jarnein Island, United Arab Emirates

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2005
Authors:Javed, S, Khan, SB, Launay, F, Tourenq, C, Newby, J
Journal:Waterbirds: The International Journal of Waterbird Biology
Volume:28
Issue:2
Date Published:2005
ISBN Number:15244695
Keywords:Ichthyaetus, Ichthyaetus hemprichii, Laridae, Larus, Larus hemprichii, United Arab Emirates
Abstract:Nest-site selection and nesting habitat use by the Sooty Gull (Larus hemprichii) was studied on Jarnein Island in the United Arab Emirates during the 2002 breeding season. Sooty Gull nests were located mainly on the north and northeast sides of the island. Birds showed definite preference for rocky substrates.
URL:http://www.jstor.org/stable/4132533
Short Title:Waterbirds: The International Journal of Waterbird Biology
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