Age-specific breeding in Emperor Geese
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Abstract
I studied the frequency with which Emperor Geese (Chen canagica) of known age were observed breeding on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska. No one- or two-year old geese were observed on nests. Three-year old geese bred at a lower rate than four-year old geese. These data suggest that patterns of age-specific breeding in Emperor Geese are similar to other sympatrically nesting, large bodied geese [Greater White-fronted Geese (Anser albifrons)] but delayed relative to smaller bodied geese [Cackling Canada Geese (Branta canadensis minima) and Pacific Black Brant (B. bernicla nigricans)].
Publication type | Article |
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Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Title | Age-specific breeding in Emperor Geese |
Series title | The Wilson Bulletin |
DOI | 10.1676/0043-5643(2000)112[0261:ASBIEG]2.0.CO;2 |
Volume | 112 |
Issue | 2 |
Year Published | 2000 |
Language | English |
Publisher | The Wilson Ornithological Society |
Contributing office(s) | Alaska Biological Science Center |
Description | 3 p. |
First page | 261 |
Last page | 263 |
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