Tracking Data for Black Brant (Branta bernicla nigricans)
This data release includes 2 child items with tracking data for Black Brant, a goose species that breeds in coastal areas of Alaska, northwestern Canada, and northeastern Russia and winters along coastal areas of North America from western Alaska to Mexico.
Child Item 1: "Light-Level Geolocator Tracking Data for Black Brant (Branta bernicla nigricans)" -- Tracking data collected from light-level geolocator attached Black Brant at breeding areas in Alaska, 2003-2007.
Child Item 2: "VHF Triangulation Tracking Data for Black Brant (Branta bernicla nigricans) in Waters Adjacent to Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska" -- Tracking data collected from triangulation tracking of VHF transmitters at Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, during fall 1987-1990.
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| @type | dcat:Dataset |
|---|---|
| accessLevel | public |
| bureauCode |
[
"010:12"
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|
| contactPoint |
{
"fn": "U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center",
"@type": "vcard:Contact",
"hasEmail": "mailto:gs-ak_asc_datamanagers@usgs.gov"
}
|
| description | This data release includes 2 child items with tracking data for Black Brant, a goose species that breeds in coastal areas of Alaska, northwestern Canada, and northeastern Russia and winters along coastal areas of North America from western Alaska to Mexico. Child Item 1: "Light-Level Geolocator Tracking Data for Black Brant (Branta bernicla nigricans)" -- Tracking data collected from light-level geolocator attached Black Brant at breeding areas in Alaska, 2003-2007. Child Item 2: "VHF Triangulation Tracking Data for Black Brant (Branta bernicla nigricans) in Waters Adjacent to Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska" -- Tracking data collected from triangulation tracking of VHF transmitters at Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, during fall 1987-1990. |
| distribution |
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| identifier | http://datainventory.doi.gov/id/dataset/USGS_676b3a1ad34e3ce2f6084839 |
| keyword |
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"Alaska",
"Animal tracking",
"Animals/Vertebrates",
"Annual cycle",
"Baja California",
"Biota",
"Birds",
"Black brant",
"Branta bernicla nigricans",
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"Capture-recapture studies",
"Coastal ecosystems",
"Ducks/Geese/Swans",
"Environment",
"Izembek National Wildlife Refuge",
"Light-level geolocator",
"Mexico",
"Migratory birds",
"Migratory rates/routes",
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"VHF radio transmitter",
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"Wildlife",
"Yukon Delta",
"Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge",
"Yukon-Kuskokwim River Delta"
]
|
| modified | 2025-04-30T00:00:00Z |
| publisher |
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"name": "U.S. Geological Survey",
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|
| spatial | -178.84, 20.25, -105.40, 74.70 |
| theme |
[
"geospatial"
]
|
| title | Tracking Data for Black Brant (Branta bernicla nigricans) |
