Do observer differences in bird detection affect inferences from large-scale ecological studies?
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Wood, Jeffrey; MacGregor, Chris; Lindenmayer, David B
Description
Use of multiple observers in large-scale bird surveys is often unavoidable. But how significant are observer differences in bird detection? Do observer effects significantly influence inferences about environmental factors on birds? We conducted a field experiment to quantify differences between observers in the detection of birds at Booderee National Park, south-eastern Australia. We also re-analysed a large dataset from an observational study where multiple observers had participated in bird...[Show more]
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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Date published: | 2009 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/56245 |
Source: | Emu |
DOI: | 10.1071/MU08029 |
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