Consequences of antenna design in telemetry studies of small passerines
January 1, 2000
Entanglement and mortality of Palila (Loxioides bailleui), an endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper, occurred when birds were radio-tagged with transmitters equipped with a long, limp, solder-tipped antenna. Birds were found suspended in trees by their transmitter antenna on eight occasions. Although these birds eventually freed themselves or were freed by us, at least one bird died afterwards. For radio telemetry studies of small passerine species we recommend avoiding transmitters equipped with an antenna that is bulbous at the tip, >16 cm in length, limp, and shiny.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2000 |
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Title | Consequences of antenna design in telemetry studies of small passerines |
DOI | 10.1648/0273-8570-71.3.385 |
Authors | Steve J. Dougill, Luanne Johnson, Paul C. Banko, Dan M. Goltz, Michael R. Wiley, John D. Semones |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Journal of Field Ornithology |
Index ID | 70022612 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |