Solar radio-transmitters on snail kites in Florida
Journal of Field Ornithology
By: N.F.R. Snyder, S. R. Beissinger, and M.R. Fuller
Links
- Document: Report (pdf)
- Download citation as: RIS | Dublin Core
Abstract
The effectiveness and safety of one- and two-stage solar radio-transmitters in tracking the movements and survival of adult and fledgling Snail Kites (Rostrhamus sociabilis) were evaluated between 1979 and 1983 in southern Florida. Transmitters were attached to birds with back-pack arrangements using teflon ribbon straps. Accessory plastic shields minimized feather coverage of the solar cells. Intact transmitters were seen on birds up to 47 mo after installation. Operating lives ranged from 8 to 21 mo for one-stage, and 10 to 14 mo for two-stage transmitters. Because survival of adult and nestling radio-marked kites was high, we conclude that our transmitter-attachment method had little effect on the birds.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Solar radio-transmitters on snail kites in Florida |
| Series title | Journal of Field Ornithology |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1989 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 171-177 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Field Ornithology |
| First page | 171 |
| Last page | 177 |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |