GUIDE TO RAPTOR REMAINS: A Photographic Guide for Identifying the Remains of Selected Species of California Raptors

Publication Number: CEC-500-2005-001
Publication Date: January 2005
PIER Program Area: Energy-Related Environmental Research

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Executive Summary

None available.

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Abstract

In order to address avian fatalities, many utility companies are now checking their equipment for potential areas that may pose hazards for birds. Identifying species of fatalities is important to estimate the risk to eagles, to determine the most effective type of retrofit, and to understand which species are found in that particular habitat. When decomposed carcasses, bone pieces, feathers, or pellets are found under electrical structures, it can be difficult to identify the species. This guide provides a resource for the identification of partial remains of selected avian species.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

CAUSE OF DEATH

SKELETON

SPECIES BY GROUP

APPENDICES

GLOSSARY

SPECIES ABBREVIATIONS

REFERENCES