A modified night-netting technique for recapturing quail
August 16, 2012
Difficulties in recapturing radiomarked birds often prevent wildlife researchers from replacing transmitters and continuing to collect data over long time periods. We developed an effective, inexpensive capture technique for radiomarked mountain quail (Oreortyx pictus). Twenty-three of 25 mountain quail in south-central Idaho, USA, in 2006 and 2007 were recaptured for transmitter replacement. This technique will provide researchers with an opportunity to recapture relatively small birds, particularly those in dense vegetation, to help conduct long-term studies.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2012 |
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Title | A modified night-netting technique for recapturing quail |
DOI | 10.1002/wsb.176 |
Authors | Ronald J. Troy, Peter S. Coates, John W. Connelly, Gifford Gillette, David J. Delehanty |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
Index ID | 70039619 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Western Ecological Research Center |