Title
Longevity and site fidelity of Florida grasshopper sparrows
Author(s)
Dean T.F., Delany M.F., Chapman E.W., Vickery P.D.
Published
1998
Publisher
Journal of Field Ornithology
Abstract
Three adult male Florida Grasshopper Sparrows recaptured during a banding study on the Avon Park Air Force Range, Highlands County, Florida extend the longevity record for Grasshopper Sparrows beyond published records to at least 6.6 yr. Recaptures were =320 m from original banding locations, which is consistent with the supposition that Florida Grasshopper Sparrows are sedentary. This population of the endangered Florida subspecies appears to be longer-lived than Grasshopper Sparrow populations in other parts of the species' range and may have different demographic patterns. Long-term studies are needed to confirm this.
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