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Table 3 Predictor variables used in random forest models showing the spatial scales at which each variable was analysed

From: Proximate cues to phases of movement in a highly dispersive waterfowl, Anas superciliosa

Predictor Variable

Abbreviation

Spatial Resolution

Maximum Daily Relative Humidity (%)

Humidity

0.30 (~33 km)

Minimum Daily Atmospheric Pressure (Pa)

MinPress

0.30 (~33 km)

Maximum Daily Solar Exposure (MJ/m2)

SolarEx

0.050 (~5 km)

Maximum Daily Temperature (°C)

Tmax

0.050 (~5 km)

Minimum Daily Temperature (°C)

Tmin

0.050 (~5 km)

Local Rainfall in Past 7 days (mm)

Rain_Week

0.050 (~5 km)

Local Rainfall in Past 3 Weeks (mm)

Rain_3Wks

0.050 (~5 km)

Local Monthly Rainfall (mm)

Rain_Month

0.050 (~5 km)

NDVI Monthly (index 0–1)

NDVI

0.050 (~5 km)