Nest-site selection model for endangered Everglade snail kites to inform ecosystem restoration

Ecosphere
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Abstract

dictors of nesting for snail kites in south Florida. The results of our modeling indicate that hydrology, percent canopy cover, and proximity to recently burned areas were the most important factors associated with nest-site selection for snail kites. Water depths between 75 and 100 cm, water recession rates between 0 and 1.25 cm/day, percent canopy covers <20%, and areas <10 km from recently burned habitat were associated with the greatest likelihood of nest-site selection. KiteNest is applicable to natural resource management decisions in the Everglades and may be useful independently or in conjunction with other ecological models for restoration decision support.

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Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Nest-site selection model for endangered Everglade snail kites to inform ecosystem restoration
Series title Ecosphere
DOI 10.1002/ecs2.4362
Volume 14
Issue 1
Year Published 2023
Language English
Publisher Ecological Society of America
Contributing office(s) Wetland and Aquatic Research Center
Description e4362, 15 p.; Data Release
Country United States
State Florida
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