Home range size and habitat use patterns of the Sanderling (Calidris alba) on the Oregon coast nonbreeding range, and comparison with home range sizes in California and Peru
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Date
1990
Authors
Zeeuw, Maureen L. de, 1961-
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Thesis (M.S.)--University of Oregon, 1990.
Abstract
During the nonbreeding season I observed the degree of
site faithfulness of individual Sanderlings, Calidris alba,
on the Pacific coast of southcentral Oregon, and the linear
home range size was estimated. Home range size of Oregon
birds and range sizes of individuals wintering in coastal
areas of California and Peru were compared to determine if
annual migration distance from the high arctic breeding
ground is positively correlated with home range size.
Oregon sanderlings on average remained within a minimum
range of 17 kID during the nonbreeding season from October
thrcugh April, although spring data are sparse. The Oregon
home range is significantly larger than that of birds in
Bodega Bay, California, and similar to that of birds in
Peru. Therefore home range size is not correlated with distance from the breeding ground.
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Typescript.
Includes vita and abstract.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (leaves 62-64).
Keywords
Sandpipers -- Habitat, Calidris alba -- Home range -- Oregon -- Pacific Coast, Birds -- Habitat, Birds -- Geographical distribution, Home range (Animal geography)
Citation
Zeeuw, Maureen L. de. Home Range Size and Habitat Use Patterns of the Sanderling (Calidris alba) on the Oregon Coast Nonbreeding Range, and Comparison with Home Range Sizes in California and Peru. Thesis (M.S.)--University of Oregon, 1990, 1990.