| Abstract: | I evaluated 3 radio transmitter attachments and designs for adult parrots. Two of the transmitters and attachments were similar to those used previously in the study on fledgling and adult parrots. I designed, in collaboration with the manufacturer, a third transmitter and attachment that provided protection of key areas from chewing and eventual destruction of the attachment or transmitter. This design was used successfully to radio-track parrots an average of 43.4 weeks (range = 35.9-51.6 weeks). It was the only transmitter of the 3 tested to operate without failure (>36 weeks) caused by chewing damage to the transmitter, antenna, collar, or attachment mechanism (Fisher‘s exact test, 3 df, P = 0.0003). Its adjustable collar, made from 59 kg-test stainless steel wire covered with plastic heat-shrink tubing, was sturdy and easy to apply. Transmitters for parrots should be enclosed in a protective metal case (brass) and have metal crimped tubes (brass or copper) protecting key areas, such as the base of the antenna and mechanism for attachment of the collar. |
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| ProdID: | 5222798 |
| Citation Author: | Meyers, J.M. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 15-20 |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Evaluation of 3 radio transmitters and collar designs for Amazona; 1996; Article; Journal; Wildlife Society Bulletin; Meyers, J.M. |
| Citation Start Page: | 15 |
| Citation Volume: | 24 |
| Citation Year: | 1996 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Evaluation of 3 radio transmitters and collar designs for Amazona; 1996; Article; Journal; Wildlife Society Bulletin; Meyers, J.M. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://www.jstor.org/stable/3782826 |
| Date Other: | Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:17 -0500 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
