Distribution of recoveries of Steller's Eiders banded on the lower Alaska Peninsula, Alaska
Journal of Field Ornithology
Links
- More information: Publisher Index Page
- Download citation as: RIS | Dublin Core
Abstract
Molting adult Steller's Eiders (Polysticta stelleri) were banded at Izembek Lagoon (1961-1998) and Nelson Lagoon (1995-1997) along the lower Alaska Peninsula to determine breeding distribution and movements. Of 52,985 Steller's Eiders banded, 347 were recovered. The overall low recovery rate may not be indicative of harvest levels but may be due to low reporting rates of bands. Almost all recoveries during summer were from Russia and recovery rates did not differ between sexes. We found no evidence that Steller's Eiders molting in specific locations were more likely to be recovered in specific geographic locations in Russia. Our recoveries suggest that Steller's Eiders molting along the Alaska Peninsula were from Russian breeding sites and from remnant breeding populations in Alaska.
Suggested Citation
Dau, C., Flint, P.L., and Petersen, M.R., 2000, Distribution of recoveries of Steller's Eiders banded on the lower Alaska Peninsula, Alaska: Journal of Field Ornithology, v. 71, no. 3, p. 541-548.
Study Area
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Distribution of recoveries of Steller's Eiders banded on the lower Alaska Peninsula, Alaska |
| Series title | Journal of Field Ornithology |
| ISBN | 02738570 |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Association of Field Ornithologists |
| Publisher location | http://www.afonet.org |
| Contributing office(s) | Alaska Biological Science Center |
| Description | 8 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Field Ornithology |
| First page | 541 |
| Last page | 548 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Other Geospatial | Alaska Peninsula |