DISTINGUISHING INDIVIDUAL MALE WILD TURKEYS BY DISCRIMINATION OF VOCALIZATIONS

Abstract: Collection of data for census and distribution of a state endangered subspecies of Gould's wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo mexicana) has been a major problem. Because capture was not allowed, radio‐telemetry or tagging techniques could not be used. Therefore, bioacoustical analysis w...

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Main Authors: Frederick C. Dahlquist, Sanford D. Schemnitz, Brian K. Flachs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1990-01-01
Series:Wildlife Society Bulletin
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2328-5540.1990.tb00194.x
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description Abstract: Collection of data for census and distribution of a state endangered subspecies of Gould's wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo mexicana) has been a major problem. Because capture was not allowed, radio‐telemetry or tagging techniques could not be used. Therefore, bioacoustical analysis was developed using sound equipment and personal computer to identify individual gobblers. Individual gobblers were identified during 1987‐89. We can determine census and distribution data without using more costly observer teams. Subspecies differentiation between Merriam's (M. g. merriami), Rio Grande (M. g. intermedia), and Gould's was determined. We discovered that the initial portion of gobbles of 3 subspecies were of different frequencies.
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spelling doaj-art-5c90c7f5eb9347b8a6ae092186e4b1502025-08-20T03:19:23ZengWileyWildlife Society Bulletin2328-55401990-01-011990S114915610.1002/j.2328-5540.1990.tb00194.xDISTINGUISHING INDIVIDUAL MALE WILD TURKEYS BY DISCRIMINATION OF VOCALIZATIONSFrederick C. Dahlquist0Sanford D. Schemnitz1Brian K. Flachs2Department of Fishery and Wildlife SciencesNew Mexico State UniversityLas CrucesNM88003Department of Fishery and Wildlife SciencesNew Mexico State UniversityLas CrucesNM88003Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringNew Mexico State UniversityLas CrucesNM88003Abstract: Collection of data for census and distribution of a state endangered subspecies of Gould's wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo mexicana) has been a major problem. Because capture was not allowed, radio‐telemetry or tagging techniques could not be used. Therefore, bioacoustical analysis was developed using sound equipment and personal computer to identify individual gobblers. Individual gobblers were identified during 1987‐89. We can determine census and distribution data without using more costly observer teams. Subspecies differentiation between Merriam's (M. g. merriami), Rio Grande (M. g. intermedia), and Gould's was determined. We discovered that the initial portion of gobbles of 3 subspecies were of different frequencies.https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2328-5540.1990.tb00194.x
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DISTINGUISHING INDIVIDUAL MALE WILD TURKEYS BY DISCRIMINATION OF VOCALIZATIONS
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title DISTINGUISHING INDIVIDUAL MALE WILD TURKEYS BY DISCRIMINATION OF VOCALIZATIONS
title_full DISTINGUISHING INDIVIDUAL MALE WILD TURKEYS BY DISCRIMINATION OF VOCALIZATIONS
title_fullStr DISTINGUISHING INDIVIDUAL MALE WILD TURKEYS BY DISCRIMINATION OF VOCALIZATIONS
title_full_unstemmed DISTINGUISHING INDIVIDUAL MALE WILD TURKEYS BY DISCRIMINATION OF VOCALIZATIONS
title_short DISTINGUISHING INDIVIDUAL MALE WILD TURKEYS BY DISCRIMINATION OF VOCALIZATIONS
title_sort distinguishing individual male wild turkeys by discrimination of vocalizations
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