Research utilizing GPS tracking for 48 eagles identified four distinct behavioral states characterized by their median AGL:
Represents medium-distance movements, including active hunting and transiting over gentler, south-facing slopes. theagle.AJ.2.var
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. Research utilizing GPS tracking for 48 eagles identified
The identifier refers to specific behavioral data for Golden Eagles , particularly focusing on their Altitude Above Ground Level (AGL) during different movement states. This variable is part of a modeling system used to differentiate between short-distance and long-distance flight behaviors based on landscape features. Behavioral State Analysis The identifier refers to specific behavioral data for
This modeling approach serves as a template for studying other species of management concern by linking high-resolution GPS "states" to specific environmental variables.
A second cluster of short-distance movement often linked to specific ground-based activities.
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
