Table 3.
Summary of general reproductive parameters of American kestrel per year from 2011 to 2016. The mean values, the standard error (± ES) and the number of nest boxes in brackets are provided. Nest boxes in the intensive agricultural area were placed in 2012.
| Year | Laying date | Clutch size | Productivity | Breeding success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 31 Oct + 1.91 (n = 24) | 4.22 + 0.20 (n = 35) | 3.53 + 0.28 (n = 31) | 0.87 + 0.06 (n = 31) |
| 2012 | 26 Oct + 1.4 (n = 64) | 4.30 + 0.1 (n = 75) | 2.65 + 0.23 (n = 71) | 0.70 + 0.05 (n = 71) |
| 2103 | 21 Oct + 1.06 (n = 51) | 4.54 + 0.08 (n = 78) | 2.98 + 0.22 (n = 78) | 0.87 + 0.06 (n = 78) |
| 2104 | 11 Oct + 1.54 (n = 81) | 4.69 + 0.10 (n = 89) | 3.39 + 0.18 (n = 89) | 0.86 + 0.03 (n = 89) |
| 2015 | 14 Oct + 1.30 (n = 87) | 4.46 + 0.07 (n = 90) | 3.27 + 0.18 (n = 86) | 0.83 + 0.04 (n = 86) |
| 2106 | 17 Oct + 1.50 (n = 68) | 4.44 + 0.09 (n = 81) | 2.55 + 0.21 (n = 85) | 0.72 + 0.04 (n = 84) |