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A Potential New Colony of Ashy Storm-Petrels on the Mainland Coast of California, USA

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2003
Authors:Brown, A, Collier, N, Robinette, D, Sydeman, WJ
Journal:Waterbirds: The International Journal of Waterbird Biology
Volume:26
Issue:4
Date Published:2003
ISBN Number:15244695
Keywords:Cymochorea homochroa, Hydrobatidae, Oceanodroma, Oceanodroma homochroa
Abstract:We report evidence of likely nesting of the Ashy Storm-petrel (Oceanodroma homochroa) on islets adjacent to Vandenberg Air Force Base in northern Santa Barbara County, California, USA. Ten storm-petrels, along with extensive suitable habitat in the area, suggest a small colony of breeding birds. Other offshore islets along California's central coast might hold small numbers of storm-petrels. In addition, there are possibly breeding storm-petrels in suitable remote mainland areas, such as at Vandenberg Air Force Base.
URL:http://www.jstor.org/stable/1522290
Short Title:Waterbirds: The International Journal of Waterbird Biology
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