Effect of Extrinsic Factors
on the Population Dynamics of the
European Turtle Dove and the Common Quail
through Integrated Population Models
The Project
​BACKGROUND
Hunting activity is one of the main drivers of the rural economy in Spain and Castilla-La Mancha. Small game bird hunting represents an important part of hunting activity, particularly that of the European turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) and the common quail (Coturnix coturnix). However, their populations have declined drastically in recent decades. In this context, studying their population dynamics is essential, as well as the effects of various extrinsic factors on the survival and reproduction of both species. This will make it possible to take management decisions that ensure the long-term sustainability of the European Turtle Dove and the Common Quail.
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THE FEMIPOB PROJECT
The FEMIPOB project aims to study the impact of different extrinsic factors on the population dynamics of the European Turtle Dove and the Common Quail, such as climate change and hunting.
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FEMIPOB is a multidisciplinary project that brings together biology, statistics, and climatology, and has both a scientific and technical character, as the knowledge derived from the project will enable informed decision-making in the adaptive game management of both species. Maintaining the long-term sustainability of these species will help preserve their intrinsic value and their role in the ecosystem.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. Study of the impact of extrinsic factors (climate change and hunting levels) on the population ecology of the European Turtle Dove using survival models.
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a) Collection of information on the degree of impact of different extrinsic factors on the survival of the European turtle dove
b) Study of the effect of extrinsic factors on past and present survival of the European turtle dove
c) Study of European turtle dove survival under different future scenarios according to varying levels of extrinsic factors
2. Study of the impact of extrinsic factors (climate change and hunting levels) on the population dynamics of the common quail using an Integrated Population Model (IPM).
a) Study of migration and space use, as well asproductivity, of the common quail using remotetracking technology
b) Collection of information on the degree of impactof different extrinsic factors on the populationdynamics of the Common Quail
c) Study of the effect of extrinsic factors on past andpresent population dynamics of the Common Quailusing IPMsd) Study of Common Quail population dynamics underdifferent future scenarios according to varying levels ofextrinsic factors using IPMs
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