A second cluster of short-distance movement often linked to specific ground-based activities.
Associated with short-distance movements, such as perching or low-altitude hunting. These behaviors typically occur in areas with poor updrafts, higher elevations, and steeper, north-facing terrain. theagle.AJ.2.var
The data for these variables helps conservationists and land managers understand how landscape features—such as slope aspect and terrain ruggedness—directly influence eagle flight patterns. By identifying where eagles are likely to fly at low altitudes (States 1 and 2), researchers can better predict and mitigate risks, such as potential collisions with man-made structures like wind turbines. A second cluster of short-distance movement often linked
Research utilizing GPS tracking for 48 eagles identified four distinct behavioral states characterized by their median AGL: The data for these variables helps conservationists and
Defined as long-distance transiting. This behavior is most common over desert habitats that generate strong thermal updrafts, allowing the eagles to maintain significant height with minimal energy expenditure. Scientific and Ecological Context
This modeling approach serves as a template for studying other species of management concern by linking high-resolution GPS "states" to specific environmental variables.