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Population Ecology of `Akohekohe and ParrotbillPIERC Project Leader: Thane Pratt, Ph.D. |
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Objectives: Characterize life-histories and demography Determine how habitat and food availability influences populations
Determine population recruitment, particularly losses from rats
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| Accomplishments: 4-year field study at HanawiNatural Area Reserve, Maui Results reported in 12 publications |
Significance: Results applicable to: a)Hawai`i Forest Bird Recovery Plan b)Captive breeding of these species c)Reintroduction trials of these species |
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