Blinking behavior in great‐tailed grackles ( Quiscalus mexicanus ) increases during simulated rainfall
Blinking behavior in great‐tailed grackles (
Quiscalus mexicanus
) increases during simulated rainfall
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模拟降雨期间,大尾鹩哥(Quiscalus mexicanus)的眨眼行为增加
DOI:
10.1111/eth.13003
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发表时间:
2020
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影响因子:
1.7
通讯作者:
Jessica L. Yorzinski
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作者:
Jessica L. Yorzinski
Animals often alter their behavior relative to abrupt changes in environmental conditions (Boyle, Norris, & Guglielmo, 2010; Streby et al., 2015). In particular, rainfall can influence behavior as many species change their activity patterns in response to rain (Belwood & Fullard, 1984; He, Tian, Wu, & Zeng, 2016; Kennedy, 1970). For example, many songbirds and bats seek cover during heavy rain (Belwood & Fullard, 1984; Hume, 1986; Kennedy, 1970; Robbins, 1981). Similarly, avian predators also remain in cover during rain (Sergio, 2003; Touchton, Hsu, & Palleroni, 2002). In contrast, mammalian predators increase their activity levels in rainy conditions (Jenny & Zuberbühler, 2005; Koshkarev, 1984). Species clearly vary in their behavioral responses to rainfall, but our understanding of this variation is limited. Physiological responses may underlie behavioral variation among species in their responses to rainfall. In particular, rainfall often increases metabolic costs. During brief flights, Sowell's short-tailed fruit bats (Carollia sowelli) and Anna's hummingbirds (Calypte anna) have high metabolic rates when exposed to rain (Voigt, Schneeberger, Voigt-Heucke, & Lewanzik, 2011). Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), American kestrels (Falco sparverius), and European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) also exhibit high resting metabolic rates when experiencing rainy conditions (Seltmann, Ruf, & Rödel, 2009; Stalmaster & Gessaman, 1984; Wilson, Cooper, & Gessaman, 2004). The high metabolic rates are likely due in part to heat loss during wetting (Webb & King, 1984; Wilson et al., 2004), which is particularly pronounced for individuals with small body sizes (Müller & McCutcheon, 1991). Given high metabolic costs during rainfall in some species, individuals that minimize their behavioral activity during rainy conditions may maximize their energetic tradeoffs. Interspecific interactions could also underlie altered behavior during rainfall. Potentially due to shifts in prey availability during rainfall, avian predators often stop hunting during rain (Sergio, 2003; Touchton et al., 2002) while mammalian predators hunt more often in rainy conditions (Jenny & Zuberbühler, 2005; Koshkarev, 1984). Rainfall may also impact sensory abilities (Hilton, Ruxton, & Cresswell, 1999; Koshkarev, 1984; Voigt et al., 2011). Rainfall might impair auditory abilities such that prey cannot easily detect approaching predators (Hilton et al., 1999; Koshkarev, 1984). Received: 7 October 2019 | Revised: 19 December 2019 | Accepted: 23 December 2019 DOI: 10.1111/eth.13003
影响因子:
4.4
作者:
Wu,Ziwei;Begley,CarolynG;Situ,Ping;Simpson,Trefford
通讯作者:
Simpson,Trefford