Abundance and distribution of Harlequin ducks molting in Eastern Canada / prepared by: Scott Gilliland, Gregory Robertson, Michel Robert, Jean-Pierre Savard, Diane Amirault, Pierre Laporte, and Pierre...: CW66-942/2000E-PDF
"Until recently, very little was known about the basic ecology of the Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) in eastern North America, including molting locations. A combination of aerial, ground and boat surveys were initiated in 1989 (Quebec) and 1994 (Newfoundland and Labrador), and continued through 1999, to locate their molting areas. Molting Harlequin Ducks were found in Labrador, Newfoundland and the Gaspe Peninsula and Anticosti Island, Quebec. Coastal areas of southern Labrador, Grey Islands, northern Newfoundland, and Bonaventure and Anticosti Islands, southern Quebec, were the most important sites. The tip of northern Labrador and possibly sites along the Quebec North Shore and Greenland are the most likely sites where the rest of the eastern population molts. Molting chronology for the ducks in Quebec is similar to those on the east and west coast of North America. Now that these sites are known, monitoring and, if necessary, protection of these sites can be considered"--Abstract.
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| Department/Agency | Canadian Wildlife Service, issuing body. |
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| Title | Abundance and distribution of Harlequin ducks molting in Eastern Canada / prepared by: Scott Gilliland, Gregory Robertson, Michel Robert, Jean-Pierre Savard, Diane Amirault, Pierre Laporte, and Pierre Lamothe. |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Format | Electronic |
| Electronic document | |
| Note(s) | Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada]. Includes bibliographical references (pages 11-12). |
| Publishing information | [Ottawa] : Canadian Wildlife Service, 21 March 2000. |
| Author / Contributor | Gilliland, Scott, author. |
| Description | 1 online resource (13, [2] pages) : maps |
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| Subject terms | Harlequin duck -- Canada, Eastern. Molting. Arlequin plongeur -- Canada (Est) Mue. |
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