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Why Bird Banding Should Continue.

Authors :
Peterjohn, Bruce G.
Source :
Wildlife Professional (Wildlife Society); Fall2011, Vol. 5 Issue 3, p85-85, 1p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The author discusses the benefits of banding birds. According to the author, data from banded birds help create quantitative population ecology and analytical tools to estimate demographic trends in the population of migratory birds. Bands provide scientists with data regarding productivity and survival rates.

Subjects

Subjects :
BIRD banding
ANIMAL tagging
ECOLOGY
MIGRATORY birds
BIRD populations
ANIMAL populations

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19332866
Volume :
5
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Wildlife Professional (Wildlife Society)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
66660015

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