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Genetic Data for Evaluating Morphology Use to Identify Hunter-Harvested Geese

May 12, 2025

This data release contains one table of genetic data (mitochondrial haplotypes and nuclear microsatellite genotypes) used to evaluate utility of two morphological measures (culmen length and plumage color) to correctly identify groups of hunter-harvested dusky (Branta canadensis occidentalis) and dusky-like Canada geese on wintering grounds within the Pacific Flyway of North America. Measurement data of the hunter-harvested birds sampled for this data release are not available as those measurements were not provided to the USGS.

Publication Year 2025
Title Genetic Data for Evaluating Morphology Use to Identify Hunter-Harvested Geese
DOI 10.5066/P1DGVE68
Authors John M Pearce
Product Type Data Release
Record Source USGS Asset Identifier Service (AIS)
USGS Organization Alaska Science Center
Rights This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal
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