| The Ornithological Council |
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| Table i (Abbreviations) |
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| Preface |
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| I. Introduction |
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A. Overview |
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B. Relationships among concerned organizations |
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C. General considerations |
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D. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee |
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| II. Permits (Anderson) |
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A. Overview |
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Table 11-1: Various types of permits and their issuing agencies |
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B. Collecting permits |
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C. Banding and salvage permits |
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D. Endangered species permits |
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E. Import/export permits |
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F. Refuge permits |
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G. Miscellaneous permits and agreements |
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H. IACUC protocols |
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I. Records |
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| III. Investigator impact |
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A. Overview |
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B. Considerations |
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C. Investigator disturbances |
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D. Suggestions for field researchers |
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E. Publication |
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F. Conclusions |
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| IV. Collecting and Trapping |
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A. Why ornithologists collect specimens |
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B. What is an adequate sample? |
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C. Methods for collecting specimens |
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D. Habitat and population considerations |
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| V. Marking (Able and Oring) |
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A. Overview |
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B. Metal bands |
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C. Colored plastic and celluloid leg bands |
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D. Dyes and ultraviolet markers |
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E. Neck collars |
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F. Nasal discs and saddles |
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G. Patagial (wing) markers and leg tags |
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H. Radio transmitters |
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I. Electronic tags |
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J. Responsibility of bander |
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| VI. Transport (Able) |
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A. Overview |
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B. Air transport |
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C. Ground transport |
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D. Short-term captivity |
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| VII. Housing and Captive Breeding (Baptista, Oring) |
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A. Overview |
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B. Quarantine and isolation of animals |
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C. Prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and control of animal diseases |
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D. Separation by species and source |
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E. Daily care |
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F. Caging, housing, and general maintenance |
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G. Special considerations for aquatic birds |
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H. Raptors |
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I. Identification and records |
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J. Disposition of birds after experiments |
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K. Variations on standard procedure |
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L. Zoonoses |
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| VIII. Minor Manipulative Procedures (Wingfield) |
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A. Overview |
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B. Collection of blood samples |
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C. Collection of other tissues |
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D. Collection of food samples and force feeding |
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E. Cloacal lavage |
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F. Injections and insertion of implants |
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G. Determination of egg viability |
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H. Playback of tape-recorded vocalizations and the use of decoys |
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I. Artificial eggs |
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J. Experimental manipulation of plumage |
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| IX. Major Manipulative Techniques (Gaunt) |
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A. Overview |
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B. Some primary considerations |
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C. Restraint |
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D. Anesthesia |
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E. Surgery |
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F. Laparotomy and other techniques for sexing |
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G. Euthanasia |
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| X. Acknowledgements and disclaimer |
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| XI. References |
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| Appendix A (Addresses) |
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Canada |
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Mexico |
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USA |
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Internet Resources |
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| Appendix B (ABA Code of Ethics) |
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