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Peregrine falcon Peregrine falcon

Since 1975, 101 peregrine falcon breeding sites have been documented in Arizona, New Mexico and western Texas. Eyries were found in either riverine or montane canyons, habitats which supported dense and diverse avian prey and provided structural characteristics that may increase prey vulnerability. Approximately 85% of the sites visited each year were occupied. Egg-laying (mid-February...
Authors
R.W. Skaggs, D. H. Ellis, W.G. Hunt, T.H. Johnson

Persistent toxic substances and the health of fish communities in the Great Lakes Persistent toxic substances and the health of fish communities in the Great Lakes

The role, if any, of toxic substances in bringing about changes in the productivity and status of fishery resources, is not well understood. At the 'Workshops on Persistent Toxic Substances and the Health of the Aquatic Community,' the Fish Biota Discussion Subgroup considered the issue of toxic substances by responding to the three questions addressed to it by the Workshop Organizing...
Authors
Wayne A. Willford

Phrynosoma cerroense Phrynosoma cerroense

No abstract available at this time
Authors
M.R. Jennings

Phrynosoma coronatum Phrynosoma coronatum

No abstract available at this time
Authors
M.R. Jennings

Population estimates for the peregrine falcon in Arizona: A habitat inventory approach Population estimates for the peregrine falcon in Arizona: A habitat inventory approach

At least 50 pairs of peregrine falcons reside in Arizona. From aerial surveys of available habitat and occupancy trends at more than 600 sites searched from 1975 to 1985, we estimated that at least 90 pairs resided in the study area. We project a fully recovered population of at least 190 pairs.
Authors
D. H. Ellis, R.L. Glinski
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