The knowledge of the space use of hooded crows (Corvus cornix) in urban and suburban environment is quite inadequately researched. This knowledge has a key role in understanding the ecology of the species, since conflicts with people could occur in urban landscapes. Crows, which are known as adaptable species, have well colonized cities. The aim of the research has been to obtain the insight into the season-circadian rhythm of 7 individuals, which were GPS and VHF telemetrically observed in area of MOL (Mestna Občina Ljubljana). In addition, moving patterns of nesting (or territorial) and non-territorial individuals were researched. The GPS telemetry was proven as more effective. Circadian analysis revealed morning and evening movements into narrow areas of activities. For one individual we could claim that is a nester, but also this one joined other crows in other seasons and used common overnight places. For all observed individuals could be claimed to have quiet territorial behaviour. Junkyard of MOL, Ljubljana ZOO, confluence of Gradaščica and Ljubljanica river and Športni park Svoboda should also be mentioned as areas, where observed crows stayed very often. According to the study a social and spatial adaptability of hooded crows could be confirmed.
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