Table 43.—Comparison of the distribution of direct and indirect 
recoveries of mallards banded as locals in southeastern Alberta 
Percent of Percent of 
Area of recovery Direct recoveries Indirect recoveries 
Males Females Total Males Females Total 
Canada 
Southeastern Alberta 
Pacific Flywayi/ 
Central Flyway 
Mississippi Flyway 
Atlantic Flyway 
Total percent 
54.8 
56.1 
55. 2 
48.0 
51o 0 
49.0 
24.2 
33.6 
28.2 
39.8 
30.0 
35.5 
35.4 
36.4 
35.9 
0.6 
0 
0.4 
100.0 100.0 100.0 
25.5 
35.2 
29.2 
13.3 
30.5 
19.8 
35.7 
35.3 
35.1 
37.1 
32.3 
36.0 
27.1 
32.3 
28.9 
0 
0 
0 
99.9 99.9 100.0 
1/ Only recoveries from the United States are considered in calculating 
proportions of recoveries by flyways. 
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