Pedro, a Ph. D. student at Texas A&M, earned this fellowship to study population dynamics of Montezuma (Mearns') Quail. By using radiotelemetry to better understand covey dynamics, nesting ecology, and survivl rates, Pedro will greatly advance the knowledge base of this elusive bird and assist resource managers to protect and preserve this species.
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