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. 2013 Dec 6;8(12):e82384. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082384

Table 1. Categorical values used to rate the overall reaction of gulls to auditory and visual stimuli.

Response Value* Description of Response
0 No response
1 Initial increase in vigilance followed by relaxation during 30 sec period
2 Increased vigilance for entire 30 sec period: neck slightly raised, casual scanning for threats, does not interrupt activities like panting
3 Extremely vigilant for entire 30 sec period: neck fully outstretched, rapid scanning for threats, activities like panting often interrupted, use of ‘kek-kek’ calls
4 Use of ‘yeow’ alarm call
5 Stood up off eggs
6 Movement within 3 m of nest
7 Movement beyond 3 m of nest, including flight
*

Higher values represent more energy-intensive responses and may also include behaviors described under lower response values.