- Research Article
1- 10.1111/btp.70068
Exploratory Movements and Natal Dispersal of Gray Hawks (<i>Buteo plagiatus</i>) in South Texas, <scp>USA</scp>
- Aug 14, 2025
- Biotropica
- Michael T Stewart + 3 more +3
ABSTRACTDuring natal dispersal, four GPS‐tracked female Gray Hawks (Buteo plagiatus) traveled 2836–7033 km over 18–30 months, but the direct distance from natal to first breeding site was 14–39 km. Temporarily used patches (n 15–35) were occupied 36%–87% of the time, demonstrating the importance of these patches for conservation planning.
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