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Reproductive advantages for common loons using rafts

Authors :
Desorbo, Christopher R.
Taylor, Kate M.
Kramar, David E.
Fair, Jeff
Cooley, John H., Jr.
Evers, David C.
Hanson, William
Vogel, Harry S.
Atwood, Jonathan L.
Source :
The Journal of Wildlife Management. June, 2007, Vol. 71 Issue 4, 1206-1213
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The study report which suggests that natural nesting habitat on lakes with fluctuating water levels during the loon nesting season might constitute an ecological trap warranting consideration of raft management is presented.

Subjects

Subjects :
Habitat selection -- Research
Loons -- Sexual behavior
Loons -- Environmental aspects
Nest building -- Research
Birds -- Breeding
Birds -- Research
Zoology and wildlife conservation

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022541X
Volume :
71
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Journal of Wildlife Management
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.168045040

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