Recent changes in eagle and buteo abundance in southeastern Idaho

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Craig, Tim H.; Craig, Erica H.; Powers, Leon R.

Source:

Murrelet, Pacific Northwest Bird and Mammal Society, Volume 65, Issue 3, p.91-93 (1984)

Call Number:

A84CRA02IDUS

Keywords:

Aquila chrysaetos, Buteo jamaicensis, Buteo lagopus, Buteo regalis, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, Lepus californicus

Abstract:

In 1974-1976 a car survey of nonbreeding raptors and a raptor nest inventory were conducted in southeastern Idaho as a part of a baseline study on the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL). Black-tailed jack rabbits (Lepus californicus), a major prey species for large raptors on the INEL, were scarce in 1974-1976, but in 1981-1982 the population had increased dramatically. The present study was conducted to determine changes in eagle and buteo population levels between 1974-1976 and 1981-1982.

Notes:

Reference Code: A84CRA02IDUS

Full Citation: Craig, T. H., E. H. Craig, and L. R. Powers. 1984. Recent changes in eagle and buteo abundance in southeastern Idaho. Murrelet 65(3): 91-93.

Location: ANIMAL EF: BIRDS