The Status and Distribution of Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in the Yukon
The presence of a breeding population of Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in the Yukon is established from previous summer records of swans and by data from extensive aerial surveys. The population is estimated to number about 50 pairs, with at least 32 pairs found near Toobally Lakes in southeas...
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ftunivcalgaryojs:oai:journalhosting.ucalgary.ca:article/65297 2023-05-15T14:19:16+02:00 The Status and Distribution of Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in the Yukon McKelvey, Richard W. Dennington, Malcolm C. Mossop, David 1983-01-01 application/pdf https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/65297 eng eng The Arctic Institute of North America https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/65297/49211 https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/65297 ARCTIC; Vol. 36 No. 1 (1983): March: 1–119; 76-81 1923-1245 0004-0843 Animal distribution Animal migration Animal population Animal reproduction Bird nesting Swans Wildlife habitat Yukon info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion research-article 1983 ftunivcalgaryojs 2022-03-22T21:22:25Z The presence of a breeding population of Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in the Yukon is established from previous summer records of swans and by data from extensive aerial surveys. The population is estimated to number about 50 pairs, with at least 32 pairs found near Toobally Lakes in southeast Yukon Territory. Habitat, nesting, population, and migration data are presented for the Toobally Lakes population. The habitat is characterized by rolling hills interspersed with water bodies from 5 ha to 250 ha in the area, frequently influenced by beaver. Nesting and cygnet development appeared to be later than those reported for Alaska or Alberta. Cygnet production was 19 young by August 1980 and 26 young by July 1981. Band returns indicate that part of the Yukon population winters in Montana. Recommendations for habitat protection are made.Key words: Trumpeter Swans, Cygnus buccinator, Yukon, breeding, distribution, migration, habitat Mots clés: Cygne trompette, Cygnus buccinator, Yukon, nidification, distribution, migration, habitat Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Alaska Yukon University of Calgary Journal Hosting Toobally Lakes ENVELOPE(-126.324,-126.324,60.292,60.292) Yukon ARCTIC 36 1 |
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The presence of a breeding population of Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in the Yukon is established from previous summer records of swans and by data from extensive aerial surveys. The population is estimated to number about 50 pairs, with at least 32 pairs found near Toobally Lakes in southeast Yukon Territory. Habitat, nesting, population, and migration data are presented for the Toobally Lakes population. The habitat is characterized by rolling hills interspersed with water bodies from 5 ha to 250 ha in the area, frequently influenced by beaver. Nesting and cygnet development appeared to be later than those reported for Alaska or Alberta. Cygnet production was 19 young by August 1980 and 26 young by July 1981. Band returns indicate that part of the Yukon population winters in Montana. Recommendations for habitat protection are made.Key words: Trumpeter Swans, Cygnus buccinator, Yukon, breeding, distribution, migration, habitat Mots clés: Cygne trompette, Cygnus buccinator, Yukon, nidification, distribution, migration, habitat |
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McKelvey, Richard W. Dennington, Malcolm C. Mossop, David |
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The Status and Distribution of Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in the Yukon |
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The Status and Distribution of Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in the Yukon |
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The Status and Distribution of Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in the Yukon |
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The Status and Distribution of Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in the Yukon |
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The Status and Distribution of Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in the Yukon |
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status and distribution of trumpeter swans (cygnus buccinator) in the yukon |
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The Arctic Institute of North America |
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