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The impact of oil development on waterfowl populations in Alaska

  • Reference: McKnight, D. E., and B. L. Hilliker. 1970. The impact of oil development on waterfowl populations in Alaska. Pages 286-297 [In] Proceedings of the 50th Annual Conference of Western Association of State Game and Fish Commissioners, 13-16 July 1970, Victoria, British Columbia.
  • Audiences: General Public, Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Ben Hilliker, Donald E. McKnight
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  • GMUs or Areas: 06, 07, 09, 13, 14, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26
  • Keywords: Alaska, oil development, waterfowl, canada goose, Branta canadensis, black brant, Branta nigricans, emperor goose, Philacte canagica, white-fronted goose, Anser albifrons, lesser snow goose, Chen hyperborea, mallard, Anas platyrhynchos, widgeon, Anas american, blue-winged teal, Anas discors, green-winged Teal Anas crecca, shoveler, Anas clypeata, pintail, Anas acuta, canvasback, Aythya valisineria, greater Scaup, Aythya marila, lesser scaup, Aythya affinis
  • Link: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/home/library/pdfs/wildlife/research_pdfs/70_mcknight_hilliker_conf_paper_imact_oil_development_waterfowl_pop_ak.pdf (PDF)
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  • Primary Authors: Donald E. McKnight
  • Programs: Waterfowl
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Statewide
  • Species: Canada Goose, Emperor Goose, Greater White-Fronted Goose, Mallard, American Wigeon, Northern Shoveler, Snow Goose, Green-Winged Teal, Blue-Winged Teal, Lesser Scaup, Greater Scaup, Canvasback Duck, Black Brant
  • Species Categories: Birds, Waterfowl
  • Title: The impact of oil development on waterfowl populations in Alaska
  • Topics: Distribution and Movements (including Migration), Population Abundance and Trends (Survey Inventory), Research, Resource Development, Population Composition and Demographics, Anthropogenic Effects
  • Year: 1970

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