The abundance of the little owl (Athene noctua) in Podunajská rovina lowland in 2009 and 2010

Martin Dobrý

doi:10.2478/v10262-012-0058-7

Abstract

This paper outlines the results of the mapping of the little owl and its abundance in selected areas in Podunajská rovina lowland, Slovakia, in 2009 and 2010. From a total area of 3,500 km², 11.6% was monitored and 26 occupied localities identified. Average abundance was 0.6 occupied localities per 10 km².

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The abundance of the little owl (Athene noctua) in Podunajská rovina lowland in 2009 and 2010

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