The Crimean population of the lesser grey shrike ( <i>Lanius minor</i> ) has low behavioural flexibility in its response to approaching humans
Journal: bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
Year: 2022

Abstract The ongoing growth of the human population will increase the rate of wildlife−human interactions. High levels of animal tolerance and flexible responses towards human presence seem to be among the key mechanisms behind successful wildlife−human coexistence, but this behaviour remains unexplored for most populations and species of animals. Here, we investigate the escape behaviour (measured as flight initiation distance) of the Crimean population of a charismatic and declining bird speci