Marsh nesting by mallards
Wildlife Society Bulletin
By: Gary L. Krapu, L.G. Talent, and T.J. Dwyer
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Abstract
Nest-site selection by mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) hens was studied on a 52-km2, privately owned area in the Missouri Coteau of south-central North Dakota during 1974-77. Sixty-six percent of 53 nests initiated by radio-marked and unmarked hens were in wetlands in dense stands of emergent vegetation and usually within 50 m of the wetland edge. These findings and other sources of information suggest that significant numbers of mallards breeding in the Prairie Pothole Region nest in marsh habitat. Potential factors contributing to mallard use of marsh habitat for nesting purposes are discussed. Management considerations associated with marsh nesting by mallards are described and research needs are identified.
Suggested Citation
Krapu, G., Talent, L., Dwyer, T., 1979, Marsh nesting by mallards: Wildlife Society Bulletin, v. 7, no. 2, p. 104-110.
ISSN: 1938-5463 (online)
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Marsh nesting by mallards |
| Series title | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1979 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Contributing office(s) | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 7 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
| First page | 104 |
| Last page | 110 |