Habitat selection trade-offs, male quality and reproductive performance of female mallards

Conservation programs for breeding ducks in North America are typically designed to enhance nest success by establishing or restoring attractive perennial nesting cover or promoting favourable agricultural practices. Thus, a central objective is to attract ducks to habitats where females have higher...

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Other Authors: Clark, Robert G.
Language:English
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10388/ETD-2013-09-1231