Abstract
For Strix occidentalis caurina, sampling yielded a crude density of 0.235 owls/km2 (95% CI = 0.214-0.256) and ecological densities of 0.544 (0.495-0.592) and 0.660 (0.601-0.719) owls/km2 of suitable habitat (2 definitions). Increases in density over 4 yr were attributed to population processes, such as immigration. Densities were relatively high when compared with other populations. Estimates from this study and the US Forest Service indicate a 60.0-82.5% reduction of current spotted owl populations on at least 1 National Forest under current management plans by the US Forest Service. -from Authors
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-10 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Wildlife Management |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1990 |