Longevity estimates of Puerto Rican Birds

Abstract

Knowledge of the lifespans of wild birds is of both aesthetic interest and scientific importance. The accumulation of such knowledge can be accomplished almost solely through the bird banding process. Clapp et al. 11982,1983), Klimkiewicz et al. 11983), and Klimkiewicz and Futcher (1987) have recently summarized longevity records for North American birds through a survey of the Bird Banding Laboratory's records.

Citation

Faaborg, John, Arendt, Wayne J. 1989. Longevity estimates of Puerto Rican Birds. North American Bird Bander 14:11–13.