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Habitat Suitability Index Models: Eastern brown pelican

FWS/OBS 82/10.90
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Abstract

A review and synthesis of existing information were used to develop a habitat model for the eastern brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis carolinensis). The model is scaled to produce an index of habitat suitability between 0 (unsuitable habitat) and 1.0 (optimal habitat) for coastal areas within the eastern brown pelican's breeding range. Habitat suitability indices are designed for use with the Habitat Evaluation Procedures previously developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Guidelines for application of the eastern brown pelican habitat model and techniques for measuring model variables are described.

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Hingtgen, T.M., Mulholland, R., and Zale, A.V., 1985, Habitat Suitability Index Models: Eastern brown pelican: FWS/OBS 82/10.90, vi, 20 p.

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype Federal Government Series
Title Habitat Suitability Index Models: Eastern brown pelican
Series title FWS/OBS
Series number 82/10.90
Subseries Habitat Suitability Index
Year Published 1985
Language English
Publisher U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Contributing office(s) U.S. Geological Survey
Description vi, 20 p.
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