Claims about Juncos

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What is flight initiation distance (FID)?

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Flight initiation distance (FID) is the distance at which an animal begins to flee from an approaching threat, such as a human.

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Which population of Juncos is known for being more bold over time?

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The UCSD Juncos are known for becoming more bold over time.

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What does it mean if a population has high variation in flight initiation distance?

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High variation in flight initiation distance means that individuals within that population have a wide range of distances at which they choose to flee from threats.

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What is the significance of studying Juncos' behavior in relation to human presence?

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Studying Juncos' behavior in relation to human presence helps understand how wildlife adapts to urban environments and human interactions.

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Which population of Juncos was the most timid?

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The Mt Laguna Foraging Juncos were the most timid and could not tolerate humans getting close.

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How does the environment affect the foraging behavior of Juncos?

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The environment, particularly the presence of humans, affects how long Juncos will forage; some populations may forage longer in crowded areas.

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What is the relationship between boldness and flight initiation distance in Juncos?

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Generally, bolder Juncos have shorter flight initiation distances, meaning they tolerate closer human proximity.

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What does it indicate if a population has low variation in flight initiation distance?

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Low variation in flight initiation distance indicates that most individuals in that population respond similarly to threats.

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How do UCSD Foraging Juncos behave around humans compared to Mt Laguna Juncos?

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UCSD Foraging Juncos allow humans to get closer, while Mt Laguna Juncos tend to flee at greater distances.

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What trend is observed in the boldness of UCSD Juncos over generations?

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UCSD Juncos are observed to be getting more bold over time.