Nesting phenology and success of ring-necked ducks in east-central Maine

Journal of Field Ornithology
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Abstract

Selected aspects of the nesting biology of Ring-necked Ducks in east-central Maine were studied during 1983-1985 and compared to previous studies. Nesting chronology, clutch size, and hatching success were similar to results reported from previous studies, but nest success was 32-42% lower. Thirty-eight percent of the nests were successful; % of the eggs in successful nests hatched. Among unsuccessful nests, predation and flooding caused most failures.
Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Nesting phenology and success of ring-necked ducks in east-central Maine
Series title Journal of Field Ornithology
Volume 60
Issue 1
Year Published 1989
Language English
Contributing office(s) Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Description 112-119
Larger Work Type Article
Larger Work Subtype Journal Article
Larger Work Title Journal of Field Ornithology
First page 112
Last page 119
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