Capture and Measurement Data of Greater White-Fronted Geese (Anser albifrons) from the Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, 2012-2014

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Meixell, Brandt W. (ORCID: 0000-0002-6738-0349)
Originator: Flint, Paul L. (ORCID: 0000-0002-8758-6993)
Publication_Date: 20210629
Title:

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center

Other_Citation_Details:

Suggested Citation: Meixell, B.W., Flint, P.L. 2021, Capture and measurement data of Greater White-fronted Geese (Anser albifrons) from the Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, 2012-2014: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P92OQ9A4

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P92OQ9A4
Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center
Publication_Date: 2010
Title:

USGS Changing Arctic Ecosystems: Measuring and forecasting the response of wildlife populations to changes in ecosystem processes on the Arctic Coastal Plain (Loons and White-fronted Geese)

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: website
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Alaska Science Portal
Issue_Identification: 287

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center

Other_Citation_Details:

This is a link to the broader USGS Alaska Science Center research project supported by these data. Users will find a description of the research project and links to associated reports, publications, and data products.

Online_Linkage: https://alaska.usgs.gov/portal/project.php?project_id=287

Description:

Abstract:

This data set provides capture information and body size measurements of adult and gosling Greater White-fronted Geese captured at three study sites on the Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, 2012-2014.

Purpose:

The data were collected to assess gosling growth rates. Data for webtagged goslings were used to examine rates of gosling growth. Data for adult birds were used to calculate asymptotic size for comparison of gosling growth with other goose species and populations. Data for unmarked goslings were not used in the manuscript.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 2012
Ending_Date: 2014

Currentness_Reference: observed

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

Spatial_Domain:

Description_of_Geographic_Extent: Arctic coastal plain of Alaska
Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -155.408
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -153.243
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 70.910
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 70.395

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:ASC392

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: Biota
Theme_Keyword: Environment

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NASA GCMD Earth Science Keyword Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Animals/Vertebrates
Theme_Keyword: Birds
Theme_Keyword: Ducks/Geese/Swans
Theme_Keyword: Ecological dynamics
Theme_Keyword: Species/population interactions
Theme_Keyword: Species life history

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS CSA Biocomplexity Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Migratory birds
Theme_Keyword: Waterfowl
Theme_Keyword: Growth
Theme_Keyword: Body size

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Wildlife
Theme_Keyword: Terrestrial ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: Tundra ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: Coastal ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: Wetland ecosystems

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Gosling growth rate
Theme_Keyword: Greater White-fronted Goose
Theme_Keyword: Anser albifrons

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Place_Keyword: Alaska
Place_Keyword: Chipp River
Place_Keyword: Lonely Air Station

Taxonomy:

Keywords/Taxon:

Taxonomic_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Taxonomic_Keywords: Animals
Taxonomic_Keywords: Birds
Taxonomic_Keywords: Waterfowl

Taxonomic_System:

Classification_System/Authority:

Classification_System_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: online database
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: ITIS-North America

Other_Citation_Details:

Taxonomic details retrieved January 21, 2020 from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System online database https://www.itis.gov

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/F7KH0KBK

Taxonomic_Procedures:

Species were identified by skilled observers in the field based on general appearance, plumage, behavior, and vocalizations.

Taxonomic_Completeness:

Taxonomy is complete for all samples. No voucher specimens were collected.

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Kingdom
Taxon_Rank_Value: Animalia
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Subkingdom
Taxon_Rank_Value: Bilateria
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Infrakingdom
Taxon_Rank_Value: Deuterostomia
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Phylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Chordata
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Subphylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Vertebrata
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Infraphylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gnathostomata
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Superclass
Taxon_Rank_Value: Tetrapoda
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Class
Taxon_Rank_Value: Aves
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Order
Taxon_Rank_Value: Anseriformes
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Anatidae
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Subfamily
Taxon_Rank_Value: Anserinae
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Anser
Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Anser albifrons
Applicable_Common_Name: Greater White-fronted Goose
Applicable_Common_Name: TSN: 175020

Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:

It is requested that the authors and the USGS Alaska Science Center be cited for any subsequent publications that reference this dataset.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing and Physical
Address: 4210 University Drive
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: Alaska
Postal_Code: 99508
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907-786-7000
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ascweb@usgs.gov

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Fondell, T.F.
Originator: Meixell, B.W.
Originator: Flint, P.L.
Publication_Date: 2021
Title:

Growth of Greater White-fronted Goose Goslings Relates to Population Dynamics at Multiple Scales

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Journal of Wildlife Management
Issue_Identification: 85(8):1591-1600

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: online
Publisher: The Wildlife Society

Other_Citation_Details:

Fondell, T. F., Meixell, B.W., Flint, P.L. 2021. Growth of Greater White-fronted Goose Goslings Relates to Population Dynamics at Multiple Scales. Journal of Wildlife Management 85(8):1591-1600 doi:10.1002/jwmg.22115

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22115

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Individual sample IDs, collection dates, sampling locations, band IDs, and other values were cross-checked and verified with field worksheets.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Attribute values fall within expected ranges and data were proofed for the presence of duplication and omission.

Completeness_Report:

No data were omitted and there are no missing data. Blank cells indicate data were not collected or not provided and are explained in the Attribute definitions.

Lineage:

Methodology:

Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:

We searched for nests on foot in a systematic manner throughout the incubation period and revisited nests at 5-10 day intervals and again at hatch. During hatch we marked goslings in the nest bowl with uniquely coded web tags; development at the time of marking ranged from pipped eggs to dry goslings. Hatch of an entire clutch typically requires about 24 hours, thus ages of marked goslings were known to +/- 1 day. During each year at each study site, we trapped up to 20 incubating females on their nest at or just prior to hatch. These females were marked with a plastic neck collar and a 13 g VHF transmitter, attached using a subcutaneous anchor (2012) or glued to the neck collar (2013, 2014). We conducted captures of brood flocks during early August of each year. We located most brood flocks by tracking marked females using aerial telemetry, but also captured other brood flocks when observed in and around the study sites. In most cases, we captured flocks by herding flightless (molting) adults and their young into a corral using a helicopter. However, when flock size was small (i.e., only one or two broods), we landed a helicopter nearby and captured geese by hand. For all birds handled, we categorized age as gosling (local) or adult (after hatch year), determined sex by cloacal examination, recorded weight (+/-1.0 g) using a digital scale, measured exposed culmen and total tarsus (+/-0.1 mm) using dial calipers, and measured length of the ninth primary feather (+/-1.0 mm)using a ruler. We marked birds with standard numbered U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) metal tarsus bands and all birds in a given brood flock were released together. We conducted brood captures at study sites in the same order as hatch, starting at Chipp South where hatch was earliest and finishing at Point Lonely where hatch was latest. Effort at each site generally varied with brood density; captures were conducted for about 1 day at Chipp South, 2 days at Chipp North, and 2-3 days at Point Lonely. All procedures were approved by USGS Alaska Science Center's Animal Care and Use Committee (2011-11) and were authorized by federal migratory bird banding permit (20022), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (MB789758), and Bureau of Land Management (BLM AK FF095718) permits.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Original field data sheets were transcribed into a digital table.

Process_Date: Unknown

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Indirect_Spatial_Reference:

Field site names are derived from local geographic place names. They do not describe precise geographic points.

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label:

whiteFrontedGoose_bodyMeasurement_arcticCoastalPlain_meixell_2012-2014

Entity_Type_Definition:

Table containing identifying and capture information and body measurements of Greater White-fronted Geese from three sites on the Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska. Presented in a Comma Separated Value (CSV) formatted table.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Bird_ID
Attribute_Definition:

Individual identifier of each bird that was captured and measured. For most birds this was derived from the USGS Bird Banding Lab leg band number. For birds that were not banded, this is a unique identifier based on year, site, and a 2-digit number.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unique identifier for each captured bird

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Year
Attribute_Definition: Year that the bird was captured.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 2012
Range_Domain_Maximum: 2014
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Year (YYYY)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Site
Attribute_Definition: Study site where the bird was captured.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: CN
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Chipp North (approximately 70.686 N, 155.305 W)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: CS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Chipp South (approximately 70.395 N, 155.408 W)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: LO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Point Lonely (approximately 70.910 N, 153.243 W)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Capture_date
Attribute_Definition: Date that the bird was captured.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 2012-08-03
Range_Domain_Maximum: 2014-08-10
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Age
Attribute_Definition: Age class of the captured bird.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: AHY
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: After Hatch Year (adult)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: L
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: local (gosling)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Sex
Attribute_Definition: Sex of the sampled bird determined via cloacal inversion.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: F
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Female
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: M
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Male
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sex unknown
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Culmen
Attribute_Definition:

Length of exposed culmen measured with dial calipers to the nearest 0.1 mm. Blank cell indicates that measurement was not taken.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 26.3
Range_Domain_Maximum: 86.2
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: mm

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Tarsus
Attribute_Definition:

Length of total tarsus measured with dial calipers to the nearest 0.1 mm. Blank cell indicates that measurement was not taken.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 42.8
Range_Domain_Maximum: 95.3
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: millimeter

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Ninth_primary
Attribute_Definition:

Length of the ninth primary feather measured with a ruler to the nearest 1.0 mm. Blank cell indicates that measurement was not taken.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 2
Range_Domain_Maximum: 208
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: millimeter

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Mass
Attribute_Definition: Mass measured with a digital scale to the nearest gram.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 522
Range_Domain_Maximum: 2867
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: gram

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Webtag
Attribute_Definition:

Unique number recorded on a gosling webtag. Blank cell indicates the bird did not have a webtag.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Unique identifying number on the webtag of each marked gosling that was captured during brood drives. Field only applies to webtagged goslings that were captured during brood drives.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Nest_ID
Attribute_Definition:

A unique alphanumeric code for each nest, assigned by the researchers in the field. Blank cell indicates that the bird was not captured at a nest.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Unique identifier for each nest; a concatenation of the year, observer initials, and a 2 or 3-digit number.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Brood
Attribute_Definition:

Identifier that is unique to all goslings marked at a nest. Field only applies to webtagged goslings that were captured during brood drives. Blank cells apply to all other captured birds.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Identifier that is unique to all goslings marked at a nest. It is the combination of year, study site, and nest ID.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Hatch_date
Attribute_Definition:

Date that webtagged gosling hatched. Field only applies to webtagged goslings that were captured during brood drives. Blank cells apply to all other captured birds.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 2012-06-28
Range_Domain_Maximum: 2014-07-12
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Age_days
Attribute_Definition:

Age of webtagged gosling in days calculated as capture_date minus hatch_date. Field only applies to webtagged goslings that were captured during brood drives. Blank cells apply to all other captured birds.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 25
Range_Domain_Maximum: 41
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Days

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing and Physical
Address: 4210 University Drive
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: Alaska
Postal_Code: 99508
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907-786-7000
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ascweb@usgs.gov

Resource_Description:

The U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center is the authoritative source and distributor of these data.

Distribution_Liability:

Unless otherwise stated, all data, metadata and related materials are considered to satisfy the quality standards relative to the purpose for which the data were collected. Although these data and associated metadata have been reviewed for accuracy and completeness and approved for release by the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data for other purposes or on all computer systems, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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Capture and Measurement Data of Greater White-Fronted Geese (Anser albifrons) from the Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, 2012-2014

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