Productivity of golden eagles wearing backpack radiotransmitters
January 1, 1997
We examined the association between the presence of backpack radiotransmitters and Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) reproduction (percentage of occupied territories producing young, and number of nestlings produced) over three years. The association between radio-tagging and nesting success and the number of nestlings produced varied significantly among years. A negative association with tagging was observed in one of three years, which coincided with low prey (jackrabbit) populations and a cold spring. However, small sample size and breeding by subadults may confound this result.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Title | Productivity of golden eagles wearing backpack radiotransmitters |
| Authors | J.M. Marzluff, M.S. Vekasy, Michael N. Kochert, Karen Steenhof |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Raptor Research |
| Index ID | 1015874 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center |