Ecology and behavior of reintroduced Hawaiian Geese
Woog F. 1999. Ecology and behavior of reintroduced Hawaiian Geese. University of Hanover
This study investigates the ecology and behavior of reintroduced Hawaiian Geese (Branta sandvicensis). This study describes breeding habitat preferences and ecology; the distribution of individuals; timing of nesting; grazing preferences and food availability; management of grasslands and predators; social displays of mated pairs; clutch sizes; and the importance of parental rearing and other factors affecting reproductive success. The author recommends creating large sanctuaries surrounded by predator-proof fences to provide safe breeding grounds for wild birds as well as ensuring that enough birds are recruited every year to allow optimal mate choice for captive breeders. Results of the study are used to make recommendations for the management of the species.
- Type
- Academic
- Authors
- Woog, Frederike
- Date of Issue
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Hanover
- Units
- HALE , HAVO
- Keywords
- Absence (Biodiversity), Abundance (Biodiversity), animal activity, Animal Studies, Behavior, Birds, Captive Breeding, Dissertation, Distribution, Distribution (Biodiversity), ethology, fledging, flock structure, Foraging Behavior, Hawaii, Hawaiian goose (Branta sandvicensis), Kauai, Management, Maui, Natural Resources, Nene, Observations, Presence (Biodiversity), threatened-endangered-sensitive species-animals