Habitat size and bird community management
Transactions of the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference
2463_Anderson.pdf
By: S.H. Anderson and C.S. Robbins
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Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to review the results in the literature that show the effect of area of forest on nesting migratory bird species, and to present the results of additional field work that we have conducted in forest habitats in western Maryland. These results indicate the area sensitivity of many long distance migrants. Because 80 to 95 percent of the breeding birds in the northeastern deciduous forest are neotropical migrants, the changes in bird species composition as a result of forest fragmentation can be immense. Management strategies based on habitat size are suggested to assist in maintaining communities of nesting migratory birds.
Suggested Citation
Anderson, S., Robbins, C., 1981, Habitat size and bird community management: Transactions of the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, v. 46, p. 511-520.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Habitat size and bird community management |
| Series title | Transactions of the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference |
| Volume | 46 |
| Year Published | 1981 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 511-520 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Transactions of the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference |
| First page | 511 |
| Last page | 520 |