| Abstract: | A technique for marking waterfowl ducklings less than 1 day old was developed to permit subsequent identification in the hand. Marking was accomplished by removing the alulae from wings of mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) ducklings with a small scissors or clipper. No differences in growth rate, behavior, or flight capability were noted between clipped and nonclipped birds. Thirty-five hundred ducklings were clipped when less than 1 day old, and 1,880 of these birds were subsequently examined at 4 1/2 weeks of age. Significant (P <0.01) differences in successful removal of right and left alulae indicate that right-handed persons should exercise more care when clipping left wings than when clipping right wings. Alula removal appears to be effective for marking the wings of waterfowl. |
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| Citation Author: | Burger, G. V.; Greenwood, R. J.; Oldenburg, R. C. |
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| Citation End Page: | 140 |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Wildlife Management |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | p. 137-140 |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Alula removal technique for identifying wings of released waterfowl; 1970; Article; Journal; Journal of Wildlife Management; Burger, G. V.; Greenwood, R. J.; Oldenburg, R. C. |
| Citation Start Page: | 137 |
| Citation Volume: | 34 |
| Citation Year: | 1970 |
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| Text: | Alula removal technique for identifying wings of released waterfowl; 1970; Article; Journal; Journal of Wildlife Management; Burger, G. V.; Greenwood, R. J.; Oldenburg, R. C. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00 -0600 |
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