Does vegetation structure limit the distribution of Northern Goshawks in the Oregon Coast ranges?
Journal of Raptor Research
By: S. DeStefano and J. Mccloskey
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Abstract
Northern Goshawks (Accipiter gentilis) breed in a variety of forested areas throughout the Pacific Northwest. Nevertheless, they were only first found breeding in the Coast Ranges of Oregon in 1995, despite apparently suitable habitat and abundant prey. We document the rarity of goshawks in the Coast Ranges by reviewing previous and current survey results for nests of goshawks and other forest birds since the 1960s, examining sightings of goshawks since 1980 and reporting on a survey we conducted in 1994. We suggest that nesting goshawks are rare in the Coast Ranges because of the vegetative structure of the area and its influence on prey availability. ?? 1997 The Raptor Research Foundation, Inc.
Suggested Citation
DeStefano, S., and Mccloskey, J., 1997, Does vegetation structure limit the distribution of Northern Goshawks in the Oregon Coast ranges?: Journal of Raptor Research, v. 31, no. 1, p. 34-39.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Does vegetation structure limit the distribution of Northern Goshawks in the Oregon Coast ranges? |
| Series title | Journal of Raptor Research |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Raptor Research |
| First page | 34 |
| Last page | 39 |