High density and successful breeding of Turtle doves Streptopelia turtur in Moroccan olive groves.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The turtle dove is a migratory species that has suffered a rapid decline principally across its Northern ranges, despite pronounced conservation measures. Consequently, it has been categorized as 'Near Threatened' in Europe. Degradation of breeding habitats and a decrease in food resources are listed as principal causes of this decline. Despite its importance, the productivity of the North African population is widely unknown. Here we present the first estimation of the density of the breeding population and the superior reproductively of Streptopelia turtur arenicola in Morocco and entire North Africa.

Methods

This study was carried out for two seasons 2018-2019 in the Saïss plain, central Morocco. Based on previous data, doves were monitored weekly, from

SUBMITTER: Squalli W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9661970 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature