Drepanidine movements in relation to food availability in subalpine weedlind on Mauna Kea, Hawaii

Author:

Hess, Steven, Banko, Paul C., Reynolds, Michelle H., Brenner, Greg J., Laniawe, Leona P., Jacobi, James D.

Title:

Drepanidine movements in relation to food availability in subalpine weedlind on Mauna Kea, Hawaii

Periodical:

Evolution, ecology, conservation, and management of Hawaiian birds : a vanishing avifauna

Year:

2001

Pages:

154-163

Subject:

Palila Loxioides bailleui Iiwi Vestiaria coccinea Apapane Himatione sanguinea sanguinea Birds food Mamane Drepanidinae Hawaiian honeycreepers Mauna Kea volcano

Summary:

This study aims to determine the patterns and relative scales of movements of the Hawaiian honeycreepers community in relationship to food availability and tree density on leeward Mauna Kea. Iiwi and Apapane densities were related to mamane flower abundance. Palila densities were related to mamane pod abundance.

Collection:

Monographs