Spatial behaviour of little owls (Athene noctua) in a declining low-density population in Denmark

Knowledge of a species’ spatial behaviour is essential for understanding its behavioural ecology, as well as a prerequisite to planning of conservation strategies. The Little Owl (Athene noctua) has shown a substantial decline in north-western Europe and is on the road of extinction in Denmark. To quantify relevant aspects of spatial behaviour in the last remaining Danish population, we followed 27 radio-tagged owls representing 14 territories...