California condors in the Pacific Northwest / Jesse D'Elia, and Susan M. Haig ; illustrations by Ram Papish, foreword by Noel Snyder.

Author/creator D'Elia, Jesse
Other author Haig, Susan M.
Format Book
PublicationCorvallis, OR : Oregon State University Press, 2013.
Descriptionxvi, 208 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Background. Evolution and life history of the California condor ; A brief history of the condor recovery program ; Bringing condors back to the Pacific Northwest : the birth of an idea -- Historical distribution of California condors : a review of the evidence. Prehistoric distribution and Pleistocene range contraction ; The archaeological and paleontological record ; California condors in Pacific Northwest Native American culture ; Observation and collection of California condors by naturalists, explorers, and settlers ; Summary of historical distribution -- Historical movement patterns. Evolution of migration in vultures of the world ; Modern California condor movement studies ; Seasonality of occurrence records in the Pacific Northwest ; Summary of historical movement patterns -- Timing and causes of the condor's range collapse. Population decline ; Secondary poisoning ; Lead poisoning ; DDT, DDE, and eggshell thinning ; Collecting and shooting ; Egg collecting ; Loss of nesting habitat ; Native American ritual killings ; Food increases in central and southern California ; Reductions in food availability ; Summary of the plausible causes of extinction in the Pacific Northwest -- Summary and future outlook. Reintroductions : challenges and opportunities.
Abstract "The authors study the evolution and life history of the California Condor, its historical distribution, the reasons for its decline, and their hopes for its reintroduction in the Pacific Northwest"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 131-161) and index.
LCCN 2012044612
ISBN9780870717000 (pbk.)
ISBN0870717006 (pbk.)
Standard identifier# 40022472381

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks QL696 .C53 D45 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold