کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
4385305 1304531 2012 6 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Eradication of rock pigeons, Columba livia, from the Galápagos Islands
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم زیستی و بیوفناوری علوم کشاورزی و بیولوژیک بوم شناسی، تکامل، رفتار و سامانه شناسی
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Eradication of rock pigeons, Columba livia, from the Galápagos Islands
چکیده انگلیسی

Alien species can negatively affect global biodiversity, especially on islands. Significant advances in methods for eradicating mammals from islands have been achieved. In contrast, development of methods for eradicating birds from islands has lagged and few islands have had alien birds successfully eradicated. We report on a 7 year campaign to remove rock pigeons from the Galapagos Islands. To date this is the largest successful eradication of an alien bird from an island system and the only eradication of rock pigeons from an island. Multiple methods were tested and used, including alpha-chloralose, however, shooting with a high-powered air rifle was the most efficient removal technique. Incorporating the support of the community and local agencies into the campaign was critical to the success of the project.


► Rock pigeons were eradicated from the Galápagos Islands.
► Shooting with a high-powered air rifle was the most effective technique.
► Support from the community and local agencies was critical to project success.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Biological Conservation - Volume 147, Issue 1, March 2012, Pages 264–269
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