CRC Handbook of Census Methods for Terrestrial VertebratesLearn how to start a census program for terrestrial vertebrates with this handbook. Whether the information you need is for managing a population, surveying environmental impact, or conducting research on a particular species, this handbook has it all. Principles, methods, and calculations are explained. The following information is given for each species: name; range; reasons for census; life history; items of importance, e.g., migration; methods of census; recent and pertinent references; and comments about the various methods. CONTENTS: Introduction. Methods for Species: Amphibians and Reptiles. Methods for Species: Birds. Methods for Species: Mammals. Various Species in a Habitat. Index. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Anurans | 9 |
Anolis gingivinus | 15 |
Great Crested Grebe | 25 |
Swans | 32 |
Lesser Snow Geese | 39 |
Sparrowhawks | 45 |
Harrier | 52 |
Sage Grouse | 66 |
Wild Turkey | 73 |
RingBilled Gull | 80 |
BandTailed Pigeon | 86 |
American Robin | 93 |
House Sparrow | 101 |
Prairie Warbler | 107 |
American Kestrel | 59 |
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