Timing of autumn migration of Sora (Porzana carolina) in Missouri
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Abstract
Monitoring and conserving waterbirds, including Sora (Porzana carolina), in Missouri, is constrained by the lack of information on migration phenology. We performed nocturnal distance sampling surveys by ATV across 11 state and federal managed wetlands in Missouri, USA from 2012–2015 to compare the timing of Sora' autumn migration among years. Migration of Sora in Missouri began in the first week of August, on average it peaked on 25 September, and continued through the last week of October. We detected migration of Sora earlier in autumn than did previous work. We found the start and end of migration did not vary annually in 3 of 4 years. With our results, wetland managers should be able to better time their management for rails in Missouri.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Timing of autumn migration of Sora (Porzana carolina) in Missouri |
| Series title | Wilson Journal of Ornithology |
| DOI | 10.1676/16-108.1 |
| Volume | 129 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Wilson Ornithological Society |
| Contributing office(s) | Coop Res Unit Atlanta |
| Description | 6 p. |
| First page | 765 |
| Last page | 770 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
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