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Harlequin duck research in Kananaskis Country in 2000

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In 1996 harlequin ducks were added to the Yellow "A" list of endangered and threatened species in Alberta. Since 1995, research in Kananaskis Country has contributed significantly to an... More ≫

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In 1996 harlequin ducks were added to the Yellow "A" list of endangered and threatened species in Alberta. Since 1995, research in Kananaskis Country has contributed significantly to an understanding of the habitat and conservation needs of harlequin ducks in the province. The objectives of the 2000 field season, the results of which are reported in this document, included investigating the abundance, population structure, survival rates, trends and productivity of harlequin ducks on the Elbow and Kananaskis rivers; continuing baseline work on the Sheep and Highwood rivers, and Cataract Creek; and to make recommendations regarding harlequin duck conservation.

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