The breeding biology of an isolated bobolink population in Oregon

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Wittenberger, James F.

Source:

Condor, Cooper Ornithological Society, Volume 80, p.355-371 (1978)

Call Number:

A78WIT01IDUS

URL:

https://sora.unm.edu/sites/default/files/journals/condor/v080n04/p0355-p0371.pdf

Keywords:

bobolink, Dolichonyx oryzivorus, SWAP

Abstract:

This study was initiated to evaluate the status and management of the isolated population of Bobolinks (Dolichonyx oryxivorus) breeding at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in southeastern Oregon. It was conducted as part of a larger study concerned with habitat selection and the evolution of polygyny in Bobolinks (Wittenberger 1976). My purpose here is to report on the current status and breeding biology of the Malheur population. The results also provide some pertinent evidence for evaluating current mating system theory and suggest a new factor that may affect the timing of breeding events.

Notes:

ELECTRONIC FILE - Zoology: Birds

SWAP (2/19/2016) citation (with corrections):
Wittenberger JF. 1978. The breeding biology of an isolated bobolink population in Oregon. [accessed 2015 Dec 30]; Condor. 80(4):355–371. https://sora.unm.edu/sites/default/files/journals/condor/v080n04/p0355-p....