Wing abnormality in wild-hatched Whooping Crane (Grus americana) chick from the Louisiana nonmigratory population
October 9, 2019
We describe a wing abnormality present in a wild-hatched Whooping Crane (Grus americana) chick from the reintroduced Louisiana nonmigratory population. Despite its compromised flight ability, the chick fledged, reached independence, and lived until 13 months of age. Necropsy revealed a healed fracture near the left carpus likely resulting from trauma.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wing abnormality in wild-hatched Whooping Crane (Grus americana) chick from the Louisiana nonmigratory population |
| DOI | 10.7589/2018-09-234 |
| Authors | Phillip L. Vasseur, Sara E. Zimorski, Eva K Szyszkoski, James M LaCour, Julia S. Lankton |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Wildlife Diseases |
| Index ID | 70206104 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Wildlife Health Center |