Exploratory Movements and Natal Dispersal of Gray Hawks (<i>Buteo plagiatus</i>) in South Texas, <scp>USA</scp>
ABSTRACT During natal dispersal, four GPS‐tracked female Gray Hawks ( Buteo plagiatus ) traveled 2836–7033 km over 18–30 months, but the direct distance from natal to first breeding site was 14–39 km. Temporarily used patches ( n 15–35) were occupied 36%–87% of the time, demonstrating the importance of these patches for conservation planning.
Institutions
- New Mexico State University (US)
- Texas A&M University – Kingsville (US)
- Raptor Research Foundation (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Biotropica
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/btp.70068
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72
Funders
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service