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Associated with short-distance movements, such as perching or low-altitude hunting. These behaviors typically occur in areas with poor updrafts, higher elevations, and steeper, north-facing terrain.

A second cluster of short-distance movement often linked to specific ground-based activities.

Defined as long-distance transiting. This behavior is most common over desert habitats that generate strong thermal updrafts, allowing the eagles to maintain significant height with minimal energy expenditure. Scientific and Ecological Context

This modeling approach serves as a template for studying other species of management concern by linking high-resolution GPS "states" to specific environmental variables.