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Model of whooping crane energetics as foundation for development of a method to assess potential take during migration

Open-File Report 2012-1156
Prepared in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20121156

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Abstract

A whooping crane energetic model was developed as a component of a larger effort to ascertain potential take, as defined by the Endangered Species Act, of whooping cranes from proposed development of wind-energy infrastructure in the Great Plains of North America. The primary objectives of this energetic model were to (1) predict extra flight energy that whooping cranes may require to find suitable migration stopover sites if they are unable to use a primary site; and (2) express energy expended as additional time required to replenish lipid reserves used to fuel flight. The energetic model is based on three elements related to energy: expenditure of energy, intake of energy, and constraints to energy intake. The energetic model estimates each element and recognizes interactions among them. This framework will be most useful when integrated into a migration model that predicts incidence of avoidance of wind towers by whooping cranes and distances they might fly to find alternative stopover habitat. This report details work conducted in accordance with the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Quick Response Program funded in fiscal year 2011 and will serve as a final report.
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Model of whooping crane energetics as foundation for development of a method to assess potential take during migration
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2012-1156
DOI 10.3133/ofr20121156
Year Published 2012
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
Description iv, 13 p.; Appendix
First page i
Last page 13
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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