Capture methods for Musk Ducks
Wildfowl
By: K. G. McCracken, J. Hemmings, D.C. Paton, and A. D. Afton
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Abstract
Musk Ducks Biziura lobata are endemic to wetlands, river systems and coastal oceanic waters of temperate Australia. Individuals of this species are difficult to capture because of their excellent swimming and diving abilities and frequent use of deep-water habitats. Night-lighting, baited clover-leaf traps and walk-in-nest-traps were used to capture Musk Ducks at Murray Lagoon, Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island, South Australia. These techniques should be useful for capturing Musk Ducks at other locations in Australia.
Suggested Citation
McCracken, K.G., Hemmings, J., Paton, D., Afton, A., 2003, Capture methods for Musk Ducks: Wildfowl, v. 54, p. 211-241.
ISSN: 2052-6458 (online)
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Capture methods for Musk Ducks |
| Series title | Wildfowl |
| Volume | 54 |
| Year Published | 2003 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Wildfowl |
| First page | 211 |
| Last page | 241 |