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Flight restraint

January 1, 1996

Many techniques are available for pre ve n ting escape of captive cranes. These include tenotomy, tenectomy, wing clipping, confinement under nets, amputation, brailing, and vane trimming (Ellis and Dein 1991). The advantages and limitations of each technique are presented.

Publication Year 1996
Title Flight restraint
Authors D. H. Ellis, F. J. Dein
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype Other Report
Index ID 94692
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Wildlife Health Center