Individual and environmental determinants of early brood survival in black grouse Tetrao tetrix

Wildlife Biology

Volumn 16, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 367-378

  Ludwig, Gilbert X ^a   Alatalo, Rauno V ^a   Helle, Pekka ^b   Siitari, Heli ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ   (Finland)

^b FINNISH FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (Finland)

Author keywords

Bilberry; black grouse; brood survival; drainage; predation; Tetrao tetrix; Vaccinium myrtillus; weather

Indexed keywords

TETRAO TETRIX; VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS;

EID: 79551694332     PISSN: 09096396     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2981/10-013     Document Type: Article

References (57)

1. Baines, D. 1991: Factors contributing to local and regional variation in Black Grouse breeding success in northern Britain.-Ornis Scandinavica 22: 264-270.
2. Baines, D., wilson, I.A. & Beeley, G. 1994: Timing of breeding in Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix and Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus and distribution of insect food for the chicks.-Ibis 138: 181-187.
3. Braun, C.E., Martin, K. & Robb, L.A. 1993: white-tailed ptarmigan.-In: Poole, A. & Gill, F. (Eds.); The Birds of North America, No. 68. The Academy of Natural Sci-ences & Washington, The American Ornithologists' Union, pp. 1-24.
4. Burnham, K.P. & Anderson, D.R. 2002: Model selection and multimodel inference: a practical infotmation-theoretic approach. 2nd edition.-Springer Verlag, 488pp.
5. Caizergues, A. & Ellison, L.N. 1997: Survival of black grouse Tertrao tetrix in the French Alps.-Wildlife Biology 3(3): 177-186. (Pubitemid 28111247)
6. Caizergues, A. & Ellison, L.N. 2000: Agespecific reproductive performance of Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix females.-Bird Study 47: 344-351.
7. Erikstad, K.E. 1985: Growth and survival ofwillow grouse chicks in relation to home range size, brood movements and habitat selection.-Ornis Scandinavica 16: 181-190.
8. Erikstad, K.E. & Andersen, R. 1983: The effect ofweather on food intake, insect prey selection and feeding time in different sized willow grouse broods.-Ornis Scandina-vica 14: 249-252.
9. Hannon, S.J. & Martin, K. 2006: Ecology ofjuvenile grouse during the transition to adulthood.-Journal of Zoology 269: 422-433. (Pubitemid 44050646)
10. Helle, P., Linden, H. & wikman, M. 2002: Metsakana-lintujen viimeaikaisista runsaudenmuutoksista Suomes-sa.-The Yearbook of the Linnut Magazine 2002, 92 pp. (In Finnish).
11. Helle, P. & Ludwig, G.X. 2003: Onko ojituksella vaikutusta metsakanalintujen maaraan?-In: Jortikka, S., Varmola, M. & Tapaninen, S. (Eds.); Soillaja kankailla-metsien hoitoa ja kasvatusta Pohjois-Suomessa. Metsantutki-muslaitoksen tiedonantoja 903: 33-40. (In Finnish).
12. Helminen, M. 1963: Composition of the Finnish popula-tions of capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus and black grouse, Lyrurus tetrix, in the autumns of 1953-1961, as revealed by a study ofwings.-Papers in Game Research 23: 1-24.
13. Hissa, R., Saarela, S., Rintamaki, H., Linden, H. & Hohtola, E. 1983: Energetics and development of temperature regulation in Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus.-Physiological Zoology 56: 141-151.
14. Hoglund, J., Alatalo, R.V. & Lundgerg, A. 1992: The effect of parasites on male ornaments and female choice in the lek-breeding black grouse (Tetrao tetrix).-Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology 30: 71-76. (Pubitemid 23400807)
15. Hosmer, D.w. & Lemeshow, S. 1989: Applied logistic regression.-John wiley & Sons, 307 pp.
16. Hudson, P. 1986: Red grouse, the biology and management of a wild game bird.-Fordringbridge, The Game Con-servancy Trust, 250 pp.
17. Hyvamaki, T. 2002: Tapion taskukirja. 24th edition. Met-sakustannus OY, 490 pp. (In Finnish).
18. Kastdalen, L. & wegge, P. 1984: Animal food in Cap-ercaillie and Black Grouse chicks in south-east Norway. A preliminary report.-International Grouse Symposium 3: 498-508.
19. Kastdalen, L. & wegge, P. 1991: Kyllingprosjektet 1986-1989. Om naturlig dødlighet blant storfuglekyllinger. (In Norwegian with an English summary: Chick mortality in Capercaillie Grouse).-Institutt for Biologi og Natur-forvaltning, Agricultural University of Norway, As, Norway, 27 pp.
20. Kauhala, K. & Helle, P. 2002: The impact of predator abundance on grouse populations in Finland-a study based on Wildlife monitoring counts.-Ornis Fennica 79: 14-25. (Pubitemid 34409595)
21. Kurki, S., Helle, P., Linden, H. & Nikula, A. 1997: Breeding success of black grouse and capercaillie in relation to mammalian predator densities on two spatial scales.-Oikos 79: 301-310.
22. Kurki, S., Nikula, A., Helle, P. & Linden, H. 1998: Abundance of red fox and pine marten in relation to the composition ofboreal forest landscapes.-Journal of Animal Ecology 67: 874-886. (Pubitemid 28542259)
23. Kurki, S., Nikula, A., Helle, P. & Linden, H. 2000: Landscape fragmentation and forest composition effects on grouse breeding success in boreal forests.-Ecology 81: 1985-1997. (Pubitemid 30466623)
24. Lakka, J. & Kouki, J. 2009: Patterns of field layer in-vertebrates in successional stages ofmanaged boreal for-est: Implications for the declining Capercaillie Tetrao uro-gallus L. population.-Forestry Ecology and Management 257: 600-607.
25. Larson, M.A., Clark, M.E. & winterstein, S.R. 2001: Survival ofruffed grouse chicks in northern Michigan.-Journal of Wildlife Management 65: 880-886. (Pubitemid 32996646)
26. Lebigre, C. 2008: Mating behaviour of the black grouse. Genetic characteristics and physiological consequences.-Dissertation, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland, 32 pp.
27. Linden, H. 1981a: Estimation ofjuvenile mortality in the Capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus, and the Black Grouse, Tetrao tetrix, from indirect evidence.-Finnish Game Research 39: 35-51.
28. Linden, H. 1981b: Growth rates and early energy require-ments ofcaptivejuvenile Capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus.-Finnish Game Research 39: 53-67.
29. Linden, H., Helle, E., Helle, P. & wikman, M. 1996: Wildlife triangle scheme in Finland: methods and aims for monitoring Wildlife populations.-Finnish Game Research 49:4-11.
30. Linden, H. & Rajala, P. 1981: Fluctuations and long-term trends in the relative densities of tetraonid populations in Finland.-Finnish Game Research 39: 13-34.
31. Lindstrom, J. 1996: weather and grouse population dynamics.-Wildlife Biology 2(2): 93-99. (Pubitemid 26420408)
32. Ludwig, G.X. 2007: Mechanisms of population declines in boreal forest grouse.-PhD thesis, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland, 113 pp.
33. Ludwig, G.X., Alatalo, R.V., Helle, P., Linden, H., Lindstrom, J. & Siitari, H. 2006: Short-and long-term population dynamical consequences of asymmetric climate change in black grouse.-Proceedings of the Royal Society B 273: 2009-2016. (Pubitemid 44214913)
34. Ludwig, G.X., Alatalo, R.V., Helle, P., Nissinen, K. & Siitari, H. 2008: Large-scale drainage and breeding success in boreal forest grouse.-Journal of Applied Ecology 45: 325-333.
35. Marcstrom, V., Kenward, R.E. & Engren, E. 1988: The impact of predation on boreal tetraonids during vole cycles: an experimental study.-Journal of Animal Ecology 57: 859-872. (Pubitemid 19321078)
36. Manzer, D. 2004: Sharp-tailed grouse breeding success, survival, and site selection in relation habitatmeasured at multiple scales.-PhD thesis, University of Alberta, Canada, 155 pp.
37. Mayfield, H. 1961: Nesting success calculated from exposure.-wilson Bulletin 73: 255-261.
38. Miquet, A. 1990: Mortality in black grouse Tetrao tetrix due to elevated cables.-Biological Conservation 54: 349-355.
39. Moss, R. & watson, A. 1984: Maternal nutrition, egg quality and breeding success of Scottish ptarmigan Lagopus mutus.-Ibis 126: 212-20.
40. Moss, R., watson, A., Rothery, P. & Glennie, w.w. 1981: Clutch size, egg size, hatch weight and laying date inrelation to early mortality in red grouse Lagopus lagopus scoticus chicks.-Ibis 123: 450-62. (Pubitemid 14273496)
41. Park, K.J., Booth, F., Newborn, D. & Hudson, P.J. 2002: Breeding losses of red grouse Glen Esk (NE Scotland): comparative studies, 30 years on.-Annales Zoologici Fennici 39: 21-28. (Pubitemid 34264530)
42. Picozzi, N. & Hepburn, L. 1984: A study ofBlack Grouse in north-east Scotland.-International Grouse Symposium 3: 462-480.
43. Rajala, P. 1966: (In Finnish with an English summary: The number of tetraonid birds and their occurrence in various habitat types in the Oulu district according to compass line census).-Suomen Riista 19: 130-144.
44. Ratti, O., Dufva, R. & Alatalo, R.V. 1993: Blood parasites and male fitness in the pied flycatcher.-Oecologia 96: 410-414.
45. Reif, V., Tornberg, R. & Huhtala, K. 2004: Juvenile grouse in the diet of some raptors.-Journal of Raptor Research 38: 243-249. (Pubitemid 39408358)
46. Reinikainen, A., Makipaa, R., Vanha-Majamaa, I. & Hotanen, J.-P.(Eds.) 2000: Changes in the frequency and abundance offorest and mire plants in Finland since 1950.-Tammi, Helsinki, Finland, 384 pp. (In Finnish with an English summary).
47. Sandercock, B.K., Martin, K. & Hannon, S.J. 2005: Demographic consequences of age-structure: population models for arctic and alpine ptarmigan.-Oecologia 146: 13-24. (Pubitemid 41549335)
48. Siivonen, L. 1958: Metsakanalintukatojen perussyista ja saatujen tulosten soveltavuusmahdollisuuksista.-Suomen Riista 12: 43-54. (In Finnish).
49. Spidso, T.K. & Stuen, O.H. 1988: Food selection by Capercaillie chicks in southern Norway.-Canadian Journal of Zoology 66: 279-283. (Pubitemid 19319948)
50. Steen, J.B., Steen, H. & Stenseth, N.C. 1988: Microtine density and weather as predictors ofchick production in willow ptarmigan, Lagopus lagopus.-Oikos 51: 367-373. (Pubitemid 19318850)
51. Storch, I. 1993: Habitat selection by capercaillie in summer and autumn. Is bilberry important?-Oecologia 95: 257-265. (Pubitemid 24410929)
52. Storch, I. 1994: Habitatand survival of capercaillie Tetrao urogallus nests and broods in the Bavarian alps.-Biological Conservation 70: 237-243. (Pubitemid 2158016)
53. Storch, I. 2000: Conservation status and threats to grouse worldwide: an overview.-Wildlife Biology 6(3): 195-204. (Pubitemid 32122120)
54. Swenson, J.E. & Angelstam, P.1993: Habitat separation by sympatric forest grouse in Fennoscandia in relation to boreal forest succession.-Canadian Journal of Zoology 71: 1303-1310. (Pubitemid 24408943)
55. Thirgood, S., Redpath, S.M., Rothery, P.&Aebischer, N.J. 2000: Raptor predation and population limitation in red grouse.-Journal of Animal Ecologi 69: 504-516. (Pubitemid 30354675)
56. wegge, P., Olstad, T., Gregersen, H., Hjeljord, O. & Sivkov, A.V. 2005: Capercaillie broods in pristine boreal forest in northwestern Russia: the importance of insects and cover in habitat selection.-Canadian Journal of Zoology 83: 1547-1555. (Pubitemid 43266748)
57. Zbinden, N. & Salvioni, M. 2004: Bedeutung der Temperatur in der fruhen Aufzuchtzeit fur den Fortpflanzung-serfolg des Birkhuhns Tetrao tetrix auf verschiedenen Hohestufen im Tessin, Sudschweiz.-Ornithologischer Beobachter 101: 307-318. (Pubitemid 41334654)