Canada geese (Branta canadensis) nesting on elevated structures in urban Indiana, USA
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.8735
Abstract: Abstract The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) population has radically changed over the past 60 years—from once being extirpated in the state of Indiana to the current level of approximately 113,000. High urban densities have resulted… read more here.
Keywords: canada geese; geese branta; branta canadensis; canadensis nesting ... See more keywords
Ingestion of anthropogenic debris by migratory barnacle geese Branta leucopsis on a remote north-eastern Atlantic island.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111588
Abstract: Although seabirds are frequently used as sentinel species for anthropogenic pollution, the extent and impacts of synthetic debris ingestion remains poorly studied for many water bird species. Here, we assess ingestion of synthetic particles (≥0.5 mm)… read more here.
Keywords: geese branta; barnacle geese; branta leucopsis; ingestion ... See more keywords
Aquatic Bird Bornavirus-Associated Disease in Free-Living Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) in the Northeastern USA
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DOI: 10.7589/2016-07-160
Abstract: Abstract During the winter of 2013–14, 22 Canada geese (Branta canadensis) were admitted to the Wildlife Clinic at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University with nonspecific neurologic abnormalities and emaciation. Five of… read more here.
Keywords: geese branta; bird; bornavirus; canada ... See more keywords