NMFS Incidental Seabird Take for National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Hawaii-based Longline Fishery

NMFS Incidental Seabird Take for National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Hawaii-based Longline Fishery
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Eagle Coordinator/Raptor Biologist
Migratory Birds,
Migratory Bird Permits
Expertise
Bird Biology, Conservation, Management, Monitoring, Habitat Management and Restoration,
Renewable Energy, Human/Raptor Conflicts, Eagle Compensatory Mitigation,
ArcGIS Pro, AGOL, data analysis, database and website development
Area
OR
WA
ID
HI
Portland,OR
Facility
Program
A large bird with brown feathers, white head, and yellow beak flies against a pale blue sky
The Migratory Bird Program works with partners to protect, restore and conserve bird populations and their habitats for the benefit of future generations by: ensuring long-term ecological sustainability of all migratory bird populations, increasing socioeconomic benefits derived from birds,...
Program
Washington,DC
Species
bird flying up above with clouds

Adult Black-footed Albatross are large seabirds though small compared with other albatross species. They are very long with narrow wings, mostly dusky brown, white at the base of their bill and under eye, and have a large bill. Juveniles are similar to adults, but usually have less white at the...

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Species
Kingdom
Animalia
Taxonomic Rank
Species
The largest and only white-bodied albatross in the north Pacific. Golden, yellow cast on head and nape. Upper wings: white with black primaries, secondaries, and tertials. Under wing: white with black leading and trailing edges. White tail with black fringe. Large, pink bill with blue tip and black...
FWS Focus
Species
Kingdom
Animalia
Taxonomic Rank
Species
Ecosystem
Marine
Subject tags
Seabirds
Migratory birds
FWS and DOI Region(s)
Pacific