Tether Platforms-An Improved Technique for Raptor Food Habits Study
Journal
Raptor Research
Volume
10
Issue
1 (Spring)
Year
1976
Pages
21-28
Section
Scientific Papers
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ABSTRACT
Newly designed platforms were used to tether young raptors for food habits studies. The major advantage of platforms over ground tethering was a reduced mortality of tethered young. The tether platform also facilitated collection of pellets and prey remains. Information on the construction and placement of the platform and care of the tethered young is provided. A bimodal peak was observed in the daily feeding routine of hawks in Illinois.
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