| Abstract: | We modified a figure-8 leg-loop harness designed for small passerines to attach successfully 1.8-g radio transmitters over the synsacrum of migrant Soras (Porzana carolina). Because of the short caudal region of Soras, addition of a waist loop was critical to securing the transmitter while leg loops were maintained to center the package. Thin gauge (0.6-mm diameter) elastic thread proved ideal for transmitter attachment and allowed for freedom of movement and girth expansion associated with fattening during a 6-10 week stopover. Of 110 Soras radio tagged during three field seasons, only a single mortality was observed and only a single bird lost its transmitter. Migration from the study area was confirmed for 76 (69%) and suspected for another 25 birds (total 92%). |
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| Citation Author: | Haramis, G. M.; Kearns, G.D. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Field Ornithology |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 135-139 |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | A radio transmitter attachment technique for soras; 2000; Article; Journal; Journal of Field Ornithology; Haramis, G. M.; Kearns, G.D. |
| Citation Start Page: | 135 |
| Citation Volume: | 71 |
| Citation Year: | 2000 |
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| Text: | A radio transmitter attachment technique for soras; 2000; Article; Journal; Journal of Field Ornithology; Haramis, G. M.; Kearns, G.D. |
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| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1648%2F0273-8570%282000%29071%5B0135%3AARTATF%5D2.0.CO%3B2 |
| Date Other: | Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:18 -0500 |
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