Visual and Olfactory Concealment of Duck Nests: Influence on Nest Site Selection and Success

Selecting a nest site is an important decision for waterfowl. Because most nest failure is due to depredation, the primary selective pressure in choosing a nest site should be to reduce depredation risk. This task is difficult, however, because predators use differing tactics to locate nests, such a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Michael R. Conover
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Utah State University 2017-02-01
Series:Human-Wildlife Interactions
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/hwi/vol10/iss1/14