Annual variation in the distribution, abundance, and habitat response of the palila (Loxioides bailleui)

Author:

Scott, J. Michael, Mountainspring, Stephen, Van Riper, Charles III., Kepler, Cameron B., Jacobi, James D., Burr, Timothy A., Giffin, Jon G.

Title:

Annual variation in the distribution, abundance, and habitat response of the palila (Loxioides bailleui)

Periodical:

Auk

Year:

1984

Volume:

101

Pages:

647-664

Subject:

Palila Loxioides bailleui Birds monitoring Birds populations Birds counting

Summary:

The distribution, population size, and habitat response of the Palila (Loxioides bailleui), was studied from 1980-1984. From year to year, the distribution of this species was fairly constant as the Palila were confined to the subalpine woodland on Mauna Kea on the island of Hawaii. They occurred between the 2,000 and 2,850 m elevation and reached the highest densities on the southwest slopes of this mountain. However, the population showed large annual fluctuations between 1981 - 1984 where their numbers ranged from 6400 birds - 2000 birds, respectively. As a result, the purpose of this study was to examine the annual variation in distribution, population size, and habitat response during the nonbreeding season across the range of the Palila, to evaluate the factors they may limit their distribution and numbers, and to develop management strategies in an effort to ensure the survival of the species.

Label:

Birds - Palila

URL:

https://sora.unm.edu/node/24018

Date:

1984

Collection:

Periodicals