Chronology of migration by American coots in Oklahoma
Journal of Wildlife Management
By: William R. Eddleman, Fritz L. Knopf, and Craig T. Patterson
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Abstract
American coots (Fulica americana) were studied on large reservoirs in north-central Oklahoma in 1979-1982 to determine chronologies of migrations by age- and sex class. Coots began migrating into Oklahoma in mid-September, numbers peaked in early to mid-October, and few birds were seen after 1 November. Some late migrants appeared in mid-December. In spring, coots began migrating in late February, numbers peaked in mid-April, and the last birds were seen in mid-May. Generally, adult and juvenile males and juvenile female coots migrated simultaneously in autumn, but adult females completed migration by 1 November. A few juveniles and adult males migrated in December. Adult coots preceded yearlings in spring. Despite annual and between-lake differences in chronology of autumn migration, most coots migrated before waterfowl hunting season in Oklahoma. Coot hunting seasons in mid-latitude states should commence before the general waterfowl season where management goals are to increase hunter interest and the harvest of birds.
Suggested Citation
Eddleman, W.R., Knopf, F., Patterson, C.T., 1985, Chronology of migration by American coots in Oklahoma: Journal of Wildlife Management, v. 49, no. 1, p. 241-246, https://doi.org/10.2307/3801878.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Chronology of migration by American coots in Oklahoma |
| Series title | Journal of Wildlife Management |
| DOI | 10.2307/3801878 |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1985 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Wildlife Society |
| Publisher location | Washington, D.C. |
| Description | 6 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Wildlife Management |
| First page | 241 |
| Last page | 246 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |