Annual cycle of white-winged scoters (Melanitta fusca) in eastern north america: Migratory phenology, population delineation, and connectivity

• Published in: Canadian Journal of Zoology
• Main Authors: Meattey, D. E., McWilliams, S. R., Paton, P. W.C., Lepage, C., Gilliland, S. G., Savoy, L., Olsen, G. H., Osenkowski, J. E.
• Format: Text
• Language: unknown
• Published: DigitalCommons@URI 2018
• Subjects: Annual cycle; Melanitta fusca; Migratory connectivity; Phenology; Population delineation; Satellite telemetry; White-winged Scoter; Canada; Lawrence River; Northwest Territories; James Bay
• Online Access: https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/nrs_facpubs/534; https://doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2018-0121

Understanding full annual cycle movements of long-distance migrants is essential for delineating populations, assessing connectivity, evaluating crossover effects between life stages, and informing management strategies for vulnerable or declining species. We used implanted satellite transmitters to...