SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC REPORT — WILDLIFE 
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Atkinson, Richard D. 
Population dynamics of mourning doves banded in Missouri. 
(Special scientific report — wildlife; no. 250) 
Includes bibliographical references. 
Supt. of Docs. no.: I 49.15/3: 
1. Mourning dove. 2. Bird populations— Missouri. 3. Birds— Missouri. I. 
Baskett, Thomas S. II. Sadler, Kenneth C. III. Title. IV. Series. 
SK361.A256 no. 250 639.9'79'0973s 82-600330 
[QL696.C63] [598'.65] 
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