Distribution, abundance and habitat selection of northern pygmy and barred owls along the eastern slopes of the Alberta Rocky Mountains

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Little is known about the distribution, population size and habitat use requirements of northern pygmy and barred owls in Alberta. Both species are ranked as Sensitive by the province, which means they may require special attention or protection to prevent them from becoming at risk. Diurnal and nocturnal broadcast surveys were conducted to determine distribution, abundance and habitat selection of both species, over approximately 37 000 square kilometres of Alberta's eastern slopes. This project has confirmed that northern pygmy and barred owls are widely distributed and occur at low densities throughout the study area. In doing so, it provides the first population density estimate for northern pygmy owls in Alberta, and refined barred owl estimates based on new data and the use of distance sampling. Additionally, the use of habitat selection models and geographical information systems will now enable managers to focus future survey efforts, set habitat goals and evaluate the effects of management decisions on current and future habitat availability.

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Distribution, abundance and habitat selection of northern pygmy and barred owls along the eastern slopes of the Alberta Rocky Mountains

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Report

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Alberta species at risk report

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Alberta species at risk report no. 91

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37 pages

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Once

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Publisher

Sustainable Resource Development (2001-2006, 2006-2013)

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Environment

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Owls--Alberta

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Owls--Habitat--Alberta

Subject (LCSH)

Northern pygmy owl--Alberta

Subject (LCSH)

Barred owl

Subject (LCSH)

Wildlife management--Alberta

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Date Created

2004-05-01

Date Added

2015-12-23T22:31:04.906949

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2004-05-01

Date Issued

2004-05-01

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General Public Scientists

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English (Canadian)

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077853572X

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0778535738

ISSN (online)

1496-7146

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1496-7219

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2901233

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Publication no. I/165

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Distribution, abundance and habitat selection of northern pygmy and barred owls along the eastern slopes of the Alberta Rocky Mountains

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