Selection and Use of Aquatic Vegetation by Migratory Waterfowl in North Central Texas
Description:
Assessment of aquatic plant selection by waterfowl has been conducted during the winters of 1997-2000 on 49 0.2-0.79 ha research ponds in north central Texas. Ponds were categorized by dominant plant species into eight habitat types. Census with waterfowl species identification were performed to investigate impacts of aquatic vegetation and water depth on waterfowl. Eighteen waterfowl species were observed. Peak migration occurred in late December/early January. Mixed native ponds and mixed nat…
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Date:
May 2001
Creator:
Smith, JoEtta Kaye
Partner:
UNT Libraries