Dependent double‐observer method reduces false‐positive errors in auditory avian survey data

Bias introduced by detection errors is a well‐documented issue for abundance and occupancy estimates of wildlife. Detection errors bias estimates of detection and abundance or occupancy in positive and negative directions, which can produce misleading results. There have been considerable design‐ and model‐based methods to address false‐negative errors, or missed detections. However, false‐positive errors, or detections of individuals that are...