rdeatsman Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Understanding population dynamics is crucial for the conservation of long-lived species like albatrosses, but collecting data on albatrosses before they reach adulthood and begin to breed is challenging. A new study from The Condor: Ornithological Applications provides the first direct estimates of the population size and annual survival of young birds in Oahu’s Laysan Albatross population, giving important new insights into the demographics of these “prebreeders.” Read the full press release at https://americanornithologypubsblog.org/2016/10/26/a-rare-window-on-the-lives-of-young-albatrosses/. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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