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Disturbance and roosting ecology of California brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus) on East Sand Island in the Columbia River Estuary

Creator:

Wright, Sadie K.

Abstract:

The California brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus) is listed as an endangered species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The Recovery Plan for this subspecies outlines the need to "Assure long-term protection of adequate food supplies and essential. . .roosting. . . habitat throughout the range." I investigated the effects...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

, 1 examined potential differences in pelican numbers, distribution, and behavior on East Sand Island