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Comparison of perch deflection, conductor separation and insulation methods at reducing avian electrocutions at an electricity distribution line in Mongolia Cover

Comparison of perch deflection, conductor separation and insulation methods at reducing avian electrocutions at an electricity distribution line in Mongolia

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|May 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/orhu-2025-0013 | Journal eISSN: 2061-9588 | Journal ISSN: 1215-1610
Language: English
Page range: 202 - 212
Submitted on: Feb 5, 2024
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Accepted on: Nov 12, 2024
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Published on: May 15, 2025
Published by: MME/BirdLife Hungary
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

© 2025 Andrew Dixon, Nyambayar Batbayar, Batbayar Bold, Makhgal Ganbold, Amarkhuu Gungaa, Gankhuyag Purevochir, Purevsuren Tsolmonjav, published by MME/BirdLife Hungary
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