From: Effects of artificial light on bird movement and distribution: a systematic map
Purpose of study | Number of studies |
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Document and/or reduce bird aggregations or mortality | 169 |
Deter birds | 88 |
Document birds foraging under artificial light at night | 47 |
Test ability to orient under artificial light conditions | 40 |
Study effects of artificial light on bird distribution or habitat selection | 40 |
Capture or count birds for wildlife research | 38 |
Improve welfare or production of captive birds | 36 |
Monitor or describe bird migration | 35 |
Basic behavioural research | 7 |
Study effects of artificial light on bird community | 4 |
Document occurrence of a rare species | 3 |
Study weight loss during nocturnal migration | 2 |
Document unusual bird behaviours | 2 |