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Distribution, Status, and Ecological Stressors of Kauai Bird Species of Special ConcernPIERC Project Leader: Bethany L. Woodworth, Ph.D. |
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Objectives: Document numbers, range, and population trends of native birds in their last remaining habitat on Kauai Document patterns of expansion in exotic birds in native forest habitat
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| Accomplishments: Established and censused 35 new transects in the Alakai region Resurveyed 6 historical transects located in central Alakai Examined trends over time in range and abundance of 13 forest birds |
Significance: First-ever systematic census of entire Alakai region (~100 km2) using detection-based methods Documented patterns of native species declines and exotic species expansions within this significant protected area |
U.S. Department of the Interior |
U.S. Geological Survey
URL: http://biology.usgs.gov/pierc/
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