Response of a remnant population of endangered waterbirds to avian botulism
Morin MP. 1996. Response of a remnant population of endangered waterbirds to avian botulism. Transactions of the Western Section of the Wildlife Society. 32:23–33
Report on the effects of a botulism outbreak in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park on the population of Hawaiian stilt and Hawaiian coot. The out break occurred in two ancient fishponds. Includes a discussion of the causes of the outbreak (including human factors) and management suggestions to minimize future outbreaks.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Morin, Marie
- Units
- KAHO
- Keywords
- Avian Botulism, Birds, Hawaiian coot (Fulica alai), Hawaiian Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus knudseni), Lakes and Ponds, Populations, Wildlife disease, Wildlife Management