Methods and materials for capturing and monitoring flammulated owls

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Reynolds, Richard T.; Linkhart, Brian D.

Source:

Great Basin Naturalist, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Brigham Young University, Volume 44, Issue 1, p.49-51 (1984)

Call Number:

A84REY01IDUS

URL:

https://ojs.lib.byu.edu/spc/index.php/wnan/article/view/29245

Keywords:

Otus flammeolus

Abstract:

Techniques for locating, capturing, and monitoring activities and movements of Flammulated Owls (Otus flammeolus) were developed during four years of study. Adults responded to imitated territorial song throughout the nesting season. Nests were found by noting vocalizations and behaviors associated with courtship-feeding and food transfers between the sexes. After fledging, broods were difficult to follow, unless the young or adults were radio-tagged. Adults and young were captured with noose poles, hoop nets, and mist nets. Backpack harnesses and tail-mounted transmitters were used on adults and backpacks on fledglings. Transmitter life was 30–40 nights.

Notes:

Reference Code: A84REY01IDUS

Full Citation: Reynolds, R. T., and B. D. Linkhart. 1984. Methods and materials for capturing and monitoring flammulated owls. Great Basin Naturalist 44(1): 49-51.

Location: ANIMAL EF: OTUS FLAMMEOLUS