Preferred term
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- 2023-01-05T12:09:30
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rookeries
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a concept- Colonies of breeding animals, generally gregarious birds. The term is used for corvids and the breeding grounds of colony-forming seabirds, marine mammals (true seals and sea lions), and even some turtles.
- Les rookeries sont des colonies d'animaux reproducteurs, généralement des oiseaux grégaires. Appliqué initialement aux colonies de corvidés, le terme rookerie désigne par extension les sites de reproduction des oiseaux et des mammifères marins (vrais phoques et otaries) ainsi que de certaines tortues.
Broader concept
Broader conceptScope note
Notes about the usage and scope of the concept.- Some pinnipeds use terrestrial sites for reproduction, resting, molting, and other activities. Rookeries are terrestrial sites used for mating, giving birth, and resting. Rookeries are primarily used during breeding season but can be occupied at other times of the year as well. Haulouts are terrestrial sites used for resting anytime of the year.
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.French
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roquerie
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- 2023-01-05T12:43:31
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- 2023-01-18T12:31:26
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- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
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- 50406e94
Spanish
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Colonia de nidificación
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- 2024-07-03T11:24:42Z
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- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
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- 50406e94
URI
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_50406e94