Data for sound comparisons of auditory frightening devices and antipredator responses of nuisance blackbirds

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Below you will find a list and description of the files included in this data publication.

VARIABLE DESCRIPTION FILE (1)

1. \Data\_variable_descriptions.csv: Comma-separated values (CSV) file containing a list and description of variables found in the CSV file. (A description of these variables is also provided in the metadata below.)

Columns include:

Filename = Name of data file

Variable = Name of variable

Units = Units (if applicable)

Precision = Precision (if applicable)

Description = Description of variable


DATA FILES (3)

1. \Data\Duttenhefner_Klug_Incremental.csv: CSV file containing antipredator blackbird behavior in response to a series of propane cannon detonations at decreasing distances. This file can be used with the provided R code (\Supplements\Duttenhefner_Klug_2024_WSB.R) to analyze the results as reported in Duttenhefner and Klug (2024).

Variables include:

Date = Date of trial (MM/DD/YYYY)

Distance = Distance from bird to the propane cannon detonation (meters [m])

Species = Bird species used during behavioral trials (RWBL = red-winged blackbirds, BHCO = brown-headed cowbirds)

Bird_ID = Unique identification number for each bird used in behavioral trials

Response_Category = Categorized behavior (Foraging, Preening, Loafing, Scanning, Sudden head up, Increased rate of head movement, Neck extension, Feather compression, Body flinch, Wing flap, or Departure from perch, NA = unknown behavioral response due to missing video file)

Temp = Ambient temperature (degrees Celsius)

Wind_avg = Average wind speed (meters per second)


2. \Data\Duttenhefner_Klug_RandomAssignment.csv: CSV file containing antipredator blackbird behavior in response to two series of four propane cannon detonations at randomly assigned distances. This file can be used with the provided R code (\Supplements\Duttenhefner_Klug_2024_WSB.R) to analyze the results as reported in Duttenhefner and Klug (2024).

Variables include:

Date = Date of trial (MM/DD/YYYY)

Distance = Distance from bird to the propane cannon detonation (meters)

Species = Bird species used during behavioral trials (RWBL = red-winged blackbirds, BHCO = brown-headed cowbirds)

Bird_ID = Unique identification number for each bird used in behavioral trials

Series = Cannon blast series (1 = close blast set [15-255 m], 2 = far blast set [255-495 m])

Response_1 = Categorized behavior in response to 1st cannon blast (Foraging, Preening, Loafing, Scanning, Sudden head up, Increased rate of head movement, Neck extension, Feather compression, Body flinch, Wing flap, or Departure from perch)

Response_2 = Categorized behavior in response to 2nd cannon blast (Foraging, Preening, Loafing, Scanning, Sudden head up, Increased rate of head movement, Neck extension, Feather compression, Body flinch, Wing flap, or Departure from perch)

Response_3 = Categorized behavior in response to 3rd cannon blast (Foraging, Preening, Loafing, Scanning, Sudden head up, Increased rate of head movement, Neck extension, Feather compression, Body flinch, Wing flap, or Departure from perch)

Response_4 = Categorized behavior in response to 4rd cannon blast (Foraging, Preening, Loafing, Scanning, Sudden head up, Increased rate of head movement, Neck extension, Feather compression, Body flinch, Wing flap, or Departure from perch)

Temp = Ambient temperature (degrees Celsius)

Wind_avg = Average wind speed (meters per second)


3. \Data\Duttenhefner_Klug_Sound.csv: CSV file containing sound intensity data for three physical frightening devices: propane cannon, rifle, and shotgun. The sound from each tool was measured for three frequencies (8 kilohertz [kHz], 2 kHz, 0.5 kHz) at 33 locations, from 15 - 495 meters, using a sound analyzer meter (Soundtek ST-105D). This file can be used with the provided R code (\Supplements\Duttenhefner_Klug_2024_WSB.R) to analyze the results as reported in Duttenhefner and Klug (2024).

Variables include:

Date = Date of trial (MM/DD/YYYY)

Distance = Distance from sound meter to the tool detonation point (meters)

Tool = Auditory scaring tool used in sound comparison (rifle, shotgun, propane cannon)

f_8kHz = Sound intensity reading from sound meter at frequency of 8 kHz (decibels)

f_2kHz = Sound intensity reading from sound meter at frequency of 2 kHz (decibels)

f_0.5kHz = Sound intensity reading from sound meter at frequency of 0.5 kHz (decibels)



SUPPLEMENTAL FILES (1)

1. \Supplements\Duttenhefner_Klug_2024_WSB.R: Text file containing R code that when paired with the data files included in this package can be used to replicate the results, step by step, as they appear in Duttenhefner and Klug (2024).

Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:

Duttenhefner, Jessica L.; Klug, Page E. 2024. Effective range of auditory frightening devices based on hearing capabilities and antipredator responses of nuisance blackbirds. Wildlife Society Bulletin. e1549. https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.1549

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Metadata_Date: 20241024

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Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Research Center

Contact_Person: Page Klug

Contact_Position: Supervisory Research Wildlife Biologist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical

Address: 4101 LaPorte Ave.

City: Fort Collins

State_or_Province: CO

Postal_Code: 80521

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 701-630-3776

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: page.e.klug@usda.gov

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Biological Data Profile of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001.1-1999