Emperor penguins (*Aptenodytes forsteri*) are under increasing environmental pressure, and monitoring their colony size and population trends primarily relies on satellite imagery. This study develops a phenological model to predict breeding pairs and fledging chicks, correcting for colony occupancy variability. The model extrapolates occupancy from sparse data, useful for monitoring remotely sensed animal colonies.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
May 29, 2024
Authors
Alexander Winterl, Sebastian Richter, Aymeric Houstin, Téo Barracho, Matthieu Boureau, Clément Cornec, Douglas Couet, Robin Cristofari, Claire Eiselt, Ben Fabry, Adélie Krellenstein, Christoph Mark, Astrid Mainka, Delphine Ménard, Jennifer Morinay, Susie Pottier, Elodie Schloesing, Céline Le Bohec, Daniel P. Zitterbart
Tags
Emperor penguins
satellite imagery
colony size
population trends
phenological model
occupancy variability
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