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This article discusses the potential hazards of wind energy for rare, threatened, and endangered birds and bats in Texas.
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6 p.
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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to estimate relative potential hazard index (PHI) for 31 bird and ten bat species based upon the percentage of known or observed species range area (by county) within each wind speed classification. Results demonstrate considerable range in relative hazard, with the lesser prairie chicken and ferruginous hawk among the most potentially impacted birds; and the pale Townsend's bat, western small-footed bat, and big free-tailed bat among the most potentially impacted bats. While additional data are necessary to establish actual impacts of wind developments, relative potential hazard indices may help prioritize future studies.
Publication Title:
International Journal of Environmental Research
Volume:
5
Issue:
4
Edition:
Autumn
Page Start:
917
Page End:
922
Peer Reviewed:
Yes
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Graham, T. L. & Hudak, Paul F.Potential Hazards of Wind Energy For Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Birds and Batsin Texas,
article,
2011;
[Tehran, Iran].
(https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc152434/:
accessed February 7, 2025),
University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu;
crediting UNT College of Arts and Sciences.