Tibbitts, T.L., Ruthrauff, D.R., Gill, R.E., Jr., and Douglas, D.C., 2021, Tracking data for Whimbrels (Numenius phaeopus) (ver 2.0, May 2021): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P978PX2X.
Summary
This data release includes 2 child items with tracking data for Whimbrels, a shorebird found throughout tundra and boreal habitats of Alaska during the summer and winters along the coasts of the continental U.S., and central and South America. Child Item 1: "Argos Satellite Tracking Data for Whimbrels (Numenius phaeopus) - Processed Data" Quality-controlled data collected from Argos satellite transmitters. Child Item 2: "Argos Satellite Tracking Data for Whimbrels (Numenius phaeopus) - Raw Data" All raw data collected from Argos satellite transmitters, provided for completeness of the archive. The The "Argos Processed Data" (Child Item 1) are better suited for most analytical purposes. Version History: First release: June 2020 [...]
Summary
This data release includes 2 child items with tracking data for Whimbrels, a shorebird found throughout tundra and boreal habitats of Alaska during the summer and winters along the coasts of the continental U.S., and central and South America.
Child Item 1: "Argos Satellite Tracking Data for Whimbrels (Numenius phaeopus) - Processed Data"
Quality-controlled data collected from Argos satellite transmitters.
Child Item 2: "Argos Satellite Tracking Data for Whimbrels (Numenius phaeopus) - Raw Data"
All raw data collected from Argos satellite transmitters, provided for completeness of the archive. The
The "Argos Processed Data" (Child Item 1) are better suited for most analytical purposes.
Version History:
First release: June 2020
Revised: May 2021 (ver. 2.0)
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Type: Related Primary Publication
Ruthrauff, D.R., Harwood, C.M., Tibbitts, T.L., Warnock, N., Gill, R.E., Jr., 2021. Diverse patterns of migratory timing, site use, and site fidelity by Alaska-breeding Whimbrels. Journal of Field Ornithology 92(2):156-172, https://doi.org/10.1111/jofo.12365
These data were collected to better understand the timing and patterns of migratory movements of Whimbrels between breeding areas in Alaska and wintering areas along the Pacific coast of North, Central, and South America.