An increasing white-faced ibis population in Oregon

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Ivey, Gary L.; Stern, Mark A.; Carey, Christopher G.

Source:

Western Birds, Western Field Ornithologists, Volume 19, Issue 3, p.105-108 (1988)

Call Number:

A88IVE01IDUS

URL:

https://sora.unm.edu/node/122379

Keywords:

Plegadis chihi, white-faced Ibis

Abstract:

It appears that nesting populations of the White-faced Ibis in Oregon have increased faster than can be explained by recruitment from the local population. We believe that the increase was partially due to displacement of ibises from nesting areas outside Oregon. Flooding of the marshes of the Great Salt Lake in Utah from 1982 through 1985 greatly reduced nesting habitat in that area, reducing the nesting population by 80%. We suspect the increase in Oregon may be due, in part, to the relocation of birds from Utah.

Notes:

Reference Code: A88IVE01IDUS

Full Citation: Ivey, G. L., M. A. Stern, and C. G. Carey. 1988. An increasing white-faced ibis population in Oregon. Western Birds 19(3): 105-108.

Location: ANIMAL EF: PLEGADIS CHIHI