Turkey vulture surveys in Cuba
Journal of Raptor Research
By: C. Wotzkow and J. W. Wiley
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Abstract
Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura), were surveyed monthly in Cuba from March 1982-January 1983. A total of 25371 vultures were tallied in 7186 km (3.5 vultures/transect km) of roadside counting along main highways leading from the city of La Habana (northwestern Cuba) to the city of Las Tunas (southeast). Numbers of vultures counted declined substantially beyond 200 m from the transect road. Density of vultures observed within 200 m of the road along the transect route was 0.06/ha. Highest counts were obtained in March, April and June. Turkey Vulture flying activity was greatest during the periods 0900-1200 H and 1400-1700 H.
Suggested Citation
Wotzkow, C., Wiley, J.W., 1988, Turkey vulture surveys in Cuba: Journal of Raptor Research, v. 22, no. 1, p. 3-7.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Turkey vulture surveys in Cuba |
| Series title | Journal of Raptor Research |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1988 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 3-7 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Raptor Research |
| First page | 3 |
| Last page | 7 |