Avian Taphonomy at Bluefish Caves, Yukon, Canada
A recent analysis of the mammal bones from Bluefish Caves (northern Yukon Territory, Canada) suggests that modern humans visited the site on several occasions for short-term hunting activities as early as 23,500 calibrated years BP. Here we apply taphonomic methods to the avian remains recovered fro...
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crarcticinstna:10.14430/arctic78984 2024-06-09T07:42:00+00:00 Avian Taphonomy at Bluefish Caves, Yukon, Canada Bourgeon, Lauriane Mandel, Rolfe D. 2024 http://dx.doi.org/10.14430/arctic78984 https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/download/78984/57360 https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/download/78984/57316 unknown The Arctic Institute of North America http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ARCTIC volume 76, issue 4 ISSN 1923-1245 0004-0843 journal-article 2024 crarcticinstna https://doi.org/10.14430/arctic78984 2024-05-14T12:53:43Z A recent analysis of the mammal bones from Bluefish Caves (northern Yukon Territory, Canada) suggests that modern humans visited the site on several occasions for short-term hunting activities as early as 23,500 calibrated years BP. Here we apply taphonomic methods to the avian remains recovered from the caves. Seventeen genera of birds are identified in the assemblage, including 450 ptarmigan individuals (Lagopus lagopus and Lagopus muta). We discuss paleoenvironmental implications and show that carnivores and birds of prey (e.g., foxes, Snowy Owls) were likely responsible for most of the accumulation and modification of avian remains. Human intervention, however, is reported on one Snow Goose bone and possibly on ptarmigan bones. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Lagopus muta Yukon Arctic Institute of North America Canada Yukon ARCTIC 76 4 |
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A recent analysis of the mammal bones from Bluefish Caves (northern Yukon Territory, Canada) suggests that modern humans visited the site on several occasions for short-term hunting activities as early as 23,500 calibrated years BP. Here we apply taphonomic methods to the avian remains recovered from the caves. Seventeen genera of birds are identified in the assemblage, including 450 ptarmigan individuals (Lagopus lagopus and Lagopus muta). We discuss paleoenvironmental implications and show that carnivores and birds of prey (e.g., foxes, Snowy Owls) were likely responsible for most of the accumulation and modification of avian remains. Human intervention, however, is reported on one Snow Goose bone and possibly on ptarmigan bones. |
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Bourgeon, Lauriane Mandel, Rolfe D. Avian Taphonomy at Bluefish Caves, Yukon, Canada |
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Avian Taphonomy at Bluefish Caves, Yukon, Canada |
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Avian Taphonomy at Bluefish Caves, Yukon, Canada |
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Avian Taphonomy at Bluefish Caves, Yukon, Canada |
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Avian Taphonomy at Bluefish Caves, Yukon, Canada |
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Avian Taphonomy at Bluefish Caves, Yukon, Canada |
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avian taphonomy at bluefish caves, yukon, canada |
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The Arctic Institute of North America |
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2024 |
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http://dx.doi.org/10.14430/arctic78984 https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/download/78984/57360 https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/download/78984/57316 |
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