WINTER HABITAT OF KIRTLAND'S WARBLER: AN ENDANGERED NEARCTIC/NEOTROPICAL MIGRANT

摘要

Habitats of Kirtland's Warbler (Dendroica kirtlandii) on the wintering grounds in the Behama Archipelago are presented based upon data from 29 specimens, two bandings, and 67 sightings of at least 61 Idividuals on 13 islands scattered through the region. We placed a major emphasis on a study site in central Eleuthera, with additional information from sites on Grand Turk, North Caicos, and Crooked Island. The warblers Used upland habitats that have a low shrub/scrub component with a mosaic of small openings and openings Within the vegetation at the ground level.