The History and Range Expansion of Peregrine Falcons in the Thule Area, Northwest Greenland
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The History and Range Expansion of Peregrine Falcons in the Thule Area, Northwest Greenland
This book covers the discovery and history of the northernmost breeding population of peregrine falcons in the world, located near the Thule Air Base in northwest Greenland. Drawing on thirteen years of research, the authors present a comprehensive set of findings on the biology and ecology of this remarkable population and provide critical evidence and documentation of the ways climate change is enabling profoundly new ranges for migratory populations.
106 pages | 1 color plate, 6 maps, 21 tables, 10 graphs | 7 5/8 x 10 1/2 | © 2012
Biological Sciences: Ecology, Natural History
Table of Contents
Climate change
Peregrine Falcons
Survey, capture, and breeding biology
Nest site characteristics
Morphometrics
Genetics
Tissue collection and DNA extractions
Genotyping, sequencing, and statistical analysis
Satellite-received telemetry
Transmitters
Statistical analysis
Climatic trends
Data collection
Statistical analysis
Results
Surveys and breeding biology
Local hunters
Literature review
Current surveys
Prey
Nest site characteristics
Morphometrics
Genetics
Genetic diversity
Population structure: F statistics, assignment test, and haplotype network
Satellite-received telemetry
Transmitters: number deployed, longevity, and location classes
Breeding home range
Outward migration
Winter range
Return migration
Climatic trends
Discussion
DDT/DDE impacts
Density
Nest site characteristics
Carrying capacity
Range expansion
Latitudinal summary of breeding
Home range size
Timing of breeding and migration
Weather impacts
Ecological impacts of climate change
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Appendices A–F