History of the Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio) in New York City, 1867–2005

Glossary

Arthropod

An invertebrate animal belonging to the phylum Arthropoda, such as an insect or crustacean.

Avifauna

The birds of a particular region or time period.

Gene flow

The spread of genes through populations as affected by movements of individuals and their propagules (e.g., plant seeds). (Penguin Dictionary of Biology)

Necropsy

An examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease. (Wordnet; Princeton University)