Habitat selection related to resource availability among cavity-nesting birds

Publication Type:

Book Chapter

Authors:

Brush, Timothy; Anderson, Bertin W.; Ohmart, Robert D.

Source:

Snag habitat management: proceedings of the symposium; 1983 Jun 7–9; Flagstaff, AZ, U. S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, Fort Collins, CO, p.88-98 (1983)

Call Number:

A83BRU02IDUS

Other Number:

General Technical Report RM-99

URL:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265581784_Habitat_Selection_Related_to_Resource_Availability_Among_Cavity-Nesting_Birds

Abstract:

Variation in snag species and abundance appeared to explain most of the habitat selection patterns observed in five cavity-nesting riparian species over a three-year period. All species except Ash-throated Flycatcher were most common in areas with cottonwood or willow snags, which have relatively soft wood and are preferred nest sites. Classification of habitats on the basis of nest-site characteristics was useful and should be considered in other habitat selection studies.

Notes:

ELECTRONIC FILE - Zoology: Birds

Note that entire Proceedings can be found at https://www.fs.fed.us/rm/pubs_rm/rm_gtr099.pdf.