Consequences of antenna design in telemetry studies of small passerines
Journal of Field Ornithology
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Abstract
Entanglement and mortality of Palila (Loxioides bailleui), an endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper, occurred when birds were radio-tagged with transmitters equipped with a long, limp, solder-tipped antenna. Birds were found suspended in trees by their transmitter antenna on eight occasions. Although these birds eventually freed themselves or were freed by us, at least one bird died afterwards. For radio telemetry studies of small passerine species we recommend avoiding transmitters equipped with an antenna that is bulbous at the tip, >16 cm in length, limp, and shiny.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Consequences of antenna design in telemetry studies of small passerines |
| Series title | Journal of Field Ornithology |
| DOI | 10.1648/0273-8570-71.3.385 |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 2000 |
| Language | Spanish; English |
| Publisher | Association of Field Ornithologists |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 385 |
| Last page | 388 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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