Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) Science Article 11 abstract Lead-pellet ingestion andthe resulting toxicosis are well-documented in waterfowl,raptors, and Mourning Doves (Zenaidamacroura) (Kendall et al. 1996). R. JUSTIN BINGHAM et al, US Geological Survey – Utah Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Download article download full text (pdf)
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ECOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS OF CHUKARS (ALECTORIS CHUKAR) IN WESTERN UTAH
Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) Science Article 2 abstract This thesis presents three separate manuscripts in chapter format dealing with the ecology of Chukars (Alectoris chukar) in western North America. All three manuscripts have been formatted for publication in professional journals. Randy T. Larsen, Department of Plant and Animal Sciences Brigham Young University Download article download […]
Hybridisation with introduced chukars (Alectorischukar) threatens the gene pool integrity of native rock(A. graeca) and red-legged (A. rufa) partridge populations
Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) Science Article 10 abstract The decline of over-hunted red-legged (Alectoris rufa) and rock (A. graeca) partridge populationshas been contrasted with massive releases of captive-reared birds, often hybrids withnon-indigenous A. chukar. Released interspecific hybrids raise the risks of introgressivehybridisation, and can contribute to further depress the fitness of native populations Marina Barilani, […]
A Study on Determining Protein Level in Diet of Partridge (Alectoris chukar)During Growing Period (0-4 Wk)
Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) Science Article 8 abstract This study was conducted to determine growth performance of partridge (A. chukar) fed by dietsinclude different level of CP through 0-4 weeks of age. First, second, third and fourth groups had 28, 26, 24and 22 % CP in diet, respectively. Turgay Oengul et al, International Journal of […]
Intestinal parasites in the Cantabrian Capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus cantabricus: a coprological study.
Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) Science Article 8 abstract The intestinal parasites of the Cantabrian Capercaillie were Estudied by counting the eggs of parasitic species found in 154 f cal samples from 34 localities in the Cantabrian mountains. Prevalence was 58% for Eimeria sp. and 25% for Capillaria sp.; however, both intensity and mean intensity of these […]
Spacing of adult and subadult male Common Capercaillie during the breeding season
Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) Science Article 2 abstract The spacing behavior of 58 male Common Capercaillie (Tetrao urogaIlus) was studied at Varaldskogen in southeast Norway during 1979-1985. Birds captured at leks were equipped with radio-transmitters, and their movements were monitored throughout the year. During spring, males 4 yr old and older occupied exclusive day territories of […]
Phylogeography of the European capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus ) and its implications for conservation
Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) Science Article 11 abstract The phylogeographic pattern of mitochondrial DNA variation in capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) from 14 populations across the European range was examined using sequence variation in the central portion of the control region and the cytochrome B gene. Twenty-nine different haplotypes were resolved, which formed two distinct phylogenetic clades. The […]
Habitat features of the capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) leks in the West Carpathians
Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) Science Article 4 abstract Habitat characteristics of 43 capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) leks were studied in the mountains of Central Slovakia (West Carpathians) in 1984-2002. Macro-habitat was described with respect to topography and succession stage. Micro-habitat was described with respect to forest type and forest stand structure. Twenty-seven out of forty-three display grounds […]
Diet of the Cantabrian Capercaillie: geographic variation and energetic content
Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) Science Article 7 abstract The diet of the Cantabrian Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus cantabricus was examined by fecal analysis. Droppings were sampled from April 1998 to May 1999 around 23 leks that were grouped in five zones. Winter diet consisted of beech buds, pine needles, buds and catkins of birch and holly leaves. […]
From connectivity to isolation: genetic consequences of population fragmentation in capercaillie across Europe
Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) Science Article 3 abstract The capercaillie inhabits a continuous range in large parts of the Palearctic boreal forest, but is patchily distributed in temperate Europe. An ongoing population decline, largely related to human land use changes, has been most pronounced in central and western Europe, where some local populations have become extinct. […]