Estimación de la población y utilización del hábitat del cócono silvestre (Meleagris gallopavo, aves: phasianidae) en Durango, México

Authors

  • Alfredo Garza Instituto de Ecología. Unidad Durango. Apartado Postal 632, 34000 Durango, Dgo. México
  • Jorge Servín Instituto de Ecología. Unidad Durango. Apartado Postal 632, 34000 Durango, Dgo. México

Abstract

Population density and habitat utilization of the Wild Turkey were, estimated at the La Michilía Biosphere Reserve, Durango, Mexico during 1987 and 1988. Relative density was estimated through direct counts and by hearing of individuals in a transect. Habitat utilization was determined through observations and radiotracking. During the breeding season, density was 1.6-6.0 birds/km2 according to the direct count method, and 1.4-10.7 birds/km2 according to the hearing method. Vie largest number of turkeys ocurred in Oak-pine woodlands. Mean population density was 4.7 birds/km2 , which is below the population levels considered as adequate by wildlife managers in North America. Home range was 1.5 km2 in summer, and 2 km2 in winter. Oak-pine woodland with abundant grassland was the preferred habitat.

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Garza, A., & Servín, J. (1993). Estimación de la población y utilización del hábitat del cócono silvestre (Meleagris gallopavo, aves: phasianidae) en Durango, México. Ecología Austral, 3(1), 015–023. Retrieved from https://ojs.ecologiaaustral.com.ar/index.php/Ecologia_Austral/article/view/1713

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