Recent colonization of St. Martin by the Scaly-Breasted Thrasher (Margarops fuscus)

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Adam C. Brown
Environmental Protection In the Caribbean (EPIC), 200 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

Natalia Collier
Environmental Protection In the Caribbean (EPIC), 200 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

Abstract: We report the colonization of St. Martin by the Scaly-breasted Thrasher (Margarops fuscus). During 2002, biologists banded seven birds of this species and observed 25 other individuals during area searches. This indicates a northward range expansion for this species. 


Keywords: colonization, Lesser Antilles, Margarops fuscus, Scaly-breasted Thrasher, St. Martin


Resumen: Colonizacin reciente de San Martín por el Zorzal Pechiescamado (Margarops fuscus)- Reportamos la colonizacin de Margarops fuscus en St. Martin. Durante 2002, bilogos atraparon siete individuos y observaron 25 otros durante buscas del area. Esto indica una expansion hacia el norte por esta especie.


Palabras clave: Antiles Menores, colonización, Margarops fuscus, San Martín, Zorzal Pechiescamado

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Vol. 16 (2003)
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