Counting Adelie penguins at colonies: Seasonal and annual changes
The number of Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) adults at colonies around Syowa Station changes seasonally. The penguins started to arrive at the colonies on 20-25 October. The number of adults at each colony reached its maximum on 10-20 November, decreased until late November and was stable on 1-...
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English Japanese |
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National Institute of Polar Research
1992
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.15094/00008770 https://doaj.org/article/d2671aa0452146f5a730dbceaaba6201 |
| Summary: | The number of Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) adults at colonies around Syowa Station changes seasonally. The penguins started to arrive at the colonies on 20-25 October. The number of adults at each colony reached its maximum on 10-20 November, decreased until late November and was stable on 1-10 December. This seasonal pattern was consistent over years and colonies. Censuses in mid-November and early December are recommended since they could give reliable numbers of breeding pairs. |
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