Diurnal raptors in the fragmented rain forest of the Sierra Imataca, Venezuela
Journal of Raptor Research
Abstracts of presentations made at the annual meeting of the Raptor Research Foundation, Inc., held at Charlotte, North Carolina, on 3-7 November 1993. See full article: Alvarez, E., D. H. Ellis, D. G. Smith, and C. T. Larue. 1996. Diurnal raptors in the fragmented rain forest of the Sierra Imataca, Venezuela. Pages 263-273 in David M. Bird, Daniel E. Varland and Juan Jose Negro, editors. Raptors in Human Landscapes. Academic Press, San Diego, CA. xx, 396 pp.
By: E. Alvarez, D. H. Ellis, D.G. Smith, and C.T. LaRue
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Abstract
The rain forest of the Sierra Imataca in eastern Venezuela has been subjected to extensive deforestation for pastures and agricultural settlements. In the last decade the opening of access roads combined with intensified logging and mining activities have fragmented a significant portion of the remaining forest. We noted local distribution and habitat use for 40 species of diurnal raptors observed in ten affected areas, including raptors considered as forest interior species and some open country species utilizing the man-made openings inside the forest for roosting and foraging.
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Alvarez, E., Ellis, D.H., Smith, D., LaRue, C., 1994, Diurnal raptors in the fragmented rain forest of the Sierra Imataca, Venezuela: Journal of Raptor Research, v. 28, no. 1.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Diurnal raptors in the fragmented rain forest of the Sierra Imataca, Venezuela |
| Series title | Journal of Raptor Research |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1994 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 45 (abstract) |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Raptor Research |
| First page | 45 (abs) |