Animal Biodiversity and Conservation. Volume 31.2 (2008) Pages: 45-50
Bias in density estimations using strip transects in dry open-country environments in the Canary Islands
Carrascal, L. M., Seoane, J., Palomino, D.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32800/abc.2008.31.2.0045Download
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We studied bias in density estimations derived from strip transects in dry open-country in the Canary Islands. We also present some critical remarks on García-del-Rey’s (2005) paper regarding strip transects and the validity of comparisons based on population densities of birds in scrublands on Tenerife island using two different methods: territory mapping and strip transect sampling. Although strip transects with census belts of 25 m do not account for detectability, this method only slightly undervalues true density estimates, and allowed to detect more than 85% of birds present in poorly vegetated environments in the Canary Islands. Previously published works on distribution and abundance of terrestrial birds in the Canary Islands using the strip transect sampling with belts of 25 m on both sides of the observer, thus provide reliable information that only slightly underestimates true densities.
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Carrascal, L. M., Seoane, J., Palomino, D., 2008. Bias in density estimations using strip transects in dry open-country environments in the Canary Islands. Animal Biodiversity and Conservation, 31: 45-50, DOI: https://doi.org/10.32800/abc.2008.31.2.0045-
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