Final Report Importance of the Alaskan Beaufort Sea to King Eiders (Somateria spectabilis)

by Laura Phillips and Abby N. Powell

Alaskan-breeding king eiders (Somateria spectabilis) molt wing feathers and over winter in remote areas of the Bering Sea, precluding direct observation. This study employed the use of satellite telemetry to determine areas used by king eiders throughout the annual cycle. We collected location data of 60 individuals (27 females and 33 males) over three years (2002-2004) from satellite telemetry. More than 80% of our transmittered eiders spent more...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1514724448
• ISBN13: 9781514724446
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"