Handbook of Field Methods for Monitoring Landbirds
Download or Read eBook Handbook of Field Methods for Monitoring Landbirds PDF written by C. John Ralph and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1999-03 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : C. John Ralph |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 46 |
Release | : 1999-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780788172342 |
ISBN-13 | : 0788172344 |
Rating | : 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Handbook of Field Methods for Monitoring Landbirds by : C. John Ralph
Book excerpt: Presents a compilation of methods that can be used to assay population size, demographics, & status of virtually all species of landbirds in a wide variety of habitats. Suggests priorities for selecting a monitoring method & determining station location. Presents general tasks that determine which species can be monitored, & methods of establishing & maintaining a study plot, journal keeping, & training of personnel. Describes two demographic methods & four types of censuses for determining population size & trends. Methods are suggested for measuring habitat, recording weather, & color banding. Illustrated.