Estimating carcass persistence and scavenging bias in a human‐influenced landscape in western Alaska
December 30, 2010
We examined variation in persistence rates of waterfowl carcasses placed along a series of transects in tundra habitats in western Alaska. This study was designed to assess the effects of existing tower structures and was replicated with separate trials in winter, summer and fall as both the resident avian population and the suite of potential scavengers varied seasonally. Carcass persistence rates were uniformly low, with
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Title | Estimating carcass persistence and scavenging bias in a human‐influenced landscape in western Alaska |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1557-9263.2009.00262.x |
| Authors | Paul L. Flint, Ellen W. Lance, Kristine M. Sowl, Tyrone F. Donnelly |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Field Ornithology |
| Index ID | 70003516 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Alaska Science Center Biology WTEB |