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Institut de recherche pour la conservation des zones humides méditerranéennes

Titre :	The Veloci-Raptor: A bicycle-powered model raptor for realistic predator encounter experiments
Auteurs :	J. G. Burns, Auteur ; S. L. Wardrop, Auteur
Type de document :	Article
Dans :	Journal of Field Ornithology (72(3) SUM 2001)
Article en page(s) :	399-403
Langues:	Anglais
Résumé :	Raptor attacks in the wild can be difficult to observe and impossible to manipulate in a repeatable manner. We have developed a bicycle-driven model raptor ("Veloci-Raptor") to test prey responses to raptor attacks. Previous researchers have used wind-up toy birds or gravity-driven model raptors, which typically have low maximum velocities and often require cumbersome equipment. Our method's combination of portability, flexibility, and high maximum speed (19.4 m/s) make it superior to previous methods in many field situations.

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