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Title: Birds of Alaska
Abstract: This publication will constitute a comprehensive reference work on the status, distribution, and natural history of Alaska birds. Topical sections will include geographical variation, status, distribution, and abundance (with densities when available); spring and fall migration with representative dates for each biogeographical region; habitat; breeding biology including nest sites, egg dates, clutch sizes, and timing of hatching and fledging; winter status in Alaska; systematics; and range maps.
Keywords: Distribution, abundance, habitat, breeding, migration, winter, seasonal chronology, geographic variation, maps
Status: Manuscript in preparation.
Duration: From1951 until manuscript complete.
Location: Statewide
Region: Alaska
Cooperators: University of Alaska Fairbanks students and staff, personnel of state and federal agencies, general public, birding tourists.
Contacts:
Brina Kessel
University of Alaska Museum
907 Yukon Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99775 USA
 
Dan Gibson
University of Alaska Museum
907 Yukon Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99775 USA
907-474-7359
fnddg@aurora.alaska.edu


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