Survival and physiologic response of common Amakihi and Japanese white-eyes during simulated translocation

Author:

Work, Thierry M., Massey, J. G., Johnson, L., Dougill, S., Banko, P. C.

Title:

Survival and physiologic response of common Amakihi and Japanese white-eyes during simulated translocation

Periodical:

Condor

Year:

1999

Volume:

101

Pages:

21-27

Subject:

Hawaii Amakihi Japanese White-eye Zosterops japonicus Translocation

Summary:

In an effort to develop guidelines for the translocation of endangered species, this study was done to evaluate the physiologic effects that resulted from three translocation trials that were done on two common species of forest birds in Hawaii -- the Common Amakihi (Hemignathus virens) and the Japanese white-eyes (Zosteroops japonicus). During these trials, the survival rate of the birds, their food consumption, weight change, and fecal production during captivity were monitored. In addition, changes in the hematocrit, estimated total solids, heterophil to lymphocyte ratios, plasma uric acid, and creatinine phosphokinase (CPK) levels were monitored at capture and release. Based on the results of this study, it was recommended that if small passerines are to be held for a period of more than 12 hours, that the birds be monitored on an individual basis for weight loss, food consumption, and fecal production.

Label:

Birds - General

URL:

https://sora.unm.edu/node/105466

Collection:

Periodicals