Mortality of Wild Turkey Poults in Northern Alabama

Recent reports of wild turkey (Meleagris galopavo ) poult mortality indicate substantial losses at an early age (Glidden and Austin 1975, Everett et al. 1980, Speake 1980). Two Alabama studies, recently completed, confirm this high rate of mortality and provide evidence of its causes.

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Published in:The Journal of wildlife management 1985-01, Vol.49 (2), p.472-474
Main Authors: Speake, Dan W., Metzler, Ray, McGlincy, Joe
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal and plant ecology
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Demecology
Dogs
Forest habitats
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Hens
Meleagris gallopavo
Mortality
Poults
Predation
Research universities
Transmitters
Turkeys
Wildlife management
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Summary:Recent reports of wild turkey (Meleagris galopavo ) poult mortality indicate substantial losses at an early age (Glidden and Austin 1975, Everett et al. 1980, Speake 1980). Two Alabama studies, recently completed, confirm this high rate of mortality and provide evidence of its causes.
ISSN:0022-541X
1937-2817
DOI:10.2307/3801554