Abstract
Abstract. Spatial overlap between predators and prey is often a key component of predator-prey interactions. Barn Owls (Tyto alba) are important predators of some species of conservation concern on the Channel Islands in southern California; therefore, understanding patterns of owl space use on these islands could provide insights on variations in predation risk that may be useful for conservation efforts of Barn Owl prey. In this study, our objectives were to investigate home-range size and space use by individual owls on Santa Barbara Island, which at 2.6 km2 is the smallest island within the Channel Islands National Park. Specifically, we were interested in owl space use in relation to the spatial distribution of owl prey, in particular the state-listed Threatened Scripps's Murrelet (Synthliboramphus scrippsi)—a small nocturnal seabird whose largest breeding colony in California is on this island and whose nesting habitat is strictly along the island's perimeter. In contrast, the distribution of the Ba...
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