Avian Use of Campground and Noncampgound Sites in Riparian Zones

Avian Use of Campground and Noncampgound Sites in Riparian Zones

We compared use of riparian habitat by 14 avian species during the breeding season on campground (n = 31) and noncampground (n = 80) sites in northern Utah. Multivariate analysis showed that 7 avian species were closely associated with campgrounds, whereas 6 of 7 species associated with noncampgroun...

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Published in:The Journal of wildlife management Vol. 52; no. 3; pp. 399 - 402
Main Authors: Blakesley, Jennifer A., Reese, Kerry P.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: The Wildlife Society 01-07-1988
Subjects:
Birds
Density estimation
Forest habitats
Habitat selection
Riparian areas
Shrubs
Sparrows
Vegetation
Warblers
Wildlife habitats
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Summary:We compared use of riparian habitat by 14 avian species during the breeding season on campground (n = 31) and noncampground (n = 80) sites in northern Utah. Multivariate analysis showed that 7 avian species were closely associated with campgrounds, whereas 6 of 7 species associated with noncampgrounds were ground- or shrub-nesting, or ground-foraging. These avian responses may be explained by differences in shrub and sapling density, litter depth, and amount of dead woody vegetation occurring between the 2 habitats. Our results can be used to design and manage campgrounds in riparian zones.
ISSN:0022-541X
1937-2817
DOI:10.2307/3801580