Two methods of trapping adult pileated woodpeckers at their nest cavities

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Bull, Evelyn L.; Pedersen, Richard J.

Source:

North American Bird Bander, Western, Inland, and Eastern Bird Banding Associations, Volume 3, Issue 3, p.95-99 (1978)

Call Number:

A78BUL01IDUS

URL:

https://sora.unm.edu/node/92403

Keywords:

Dryocopus pileatus, Pileated Woodpecker

Abstract:

Field studies of cavity nesting birds will often necessitate trapping and banding individual birds. Various methods have been used to capture adult cavity nesters. Fisher demonstrated three types of traps using shutter devices, wire boxes, and nets suitable for use on nest boxes and cavities. DeHaven and Gaurino modified a mouse trap to capture Starlings in nest boxes. The board trap described here is a modification of this technique. We captured and banded 20 adult Pileated Woodpeckers (Dryocopus pileatus) at their nest cavities using two types of traps. Trapping was done during 1973-76 on the Starkey Experimental Forest, 40 km southwest of La Grande, Union County, Oregon.

Notes:

Reference Code: A78BUL01IDUS

Full Citation: Bull, E. L., and R. J. Pedersen. 1978. Two methods of trapping adult pileated woodpeckers at their nest cavities. North American Bird Bander 3(3): 95-99.

Location: ANIMAL EF: BIRDS