Raptor selection of captive reared and released Galliform birds
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Abstract
Captive rearing and release of birds in the order Galliformes remains a popular management tactic despite low survival rates. We investigated avian predator selection of captive‐reared northern bobwhites (Colinus virginianus) as a potential driver of their high mortality. We simulated avian predator hunts on a flushing pair of bobwhites during trials conducted from 6 February 2015 to 14 February 2015 in Texas, USA. When presented a choice of a captive‐reared bobwhite or wild bobwhite, a Harris's hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) pursued a captive‐reared bobwhite in 8 of 10 flight trials. This selective rate, combined with observations from auxiliary research indicate avian predation may be a greater risk for captive‐reared birds than wild birds. The success of captive‐rearing and release efforts may benefit from a better understanding of how to more adequately prepare captive‐reared birds for release.
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Perkins, R., Boal, C.W., and Dabbert, C., 2018, Raptor selection of captive reared and released Galliform birds: Wildlife Society Bulletin, v. 42, no. 4, p. 713-715, https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.925.
ISSN: 1938-5463 (online)
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Raptor selection of captive reared and released Galliform birds |
| Series title | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
| DOI | 10.1002/wsb.925 |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication Date | December 10, 2018 |
| Year Published | 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Contributing office(s) | Coop Res Unit Atlanta |
| Description | 3 p. |
| First page | 713 |
| Last page | 715 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Nolan County |