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USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center staff publish results of their research in USGS series reports and in peer-reviewed journals. Publication links are below.  Information on all USGS publications can be found at the USGS Publications Warehouse.

Filter Total Items: 1930

A preliminary classification of wetland plant communities in north-central Minnesota A preliminary classification of wetland plant communities in north-central Minnesota

A classification of wetland plant communities was developed for a study area in north-central Minnesota in order to analyze data on waterfowl use of habitat that were gathered by radio telemetry. The classification employs features of several earlier classifications in addition to new classes for bogs and lakeshore communities. Brief descriptions are given for each community, and the...
Authors
L.M. Cowardin, Douglas H. Johnson

Migrational homing by a pair of mallards Migrational homing by a pair of mallards

It is generally assumed that wild, North American female dabbling ducks (Anatinae: Anatini) select new mates each year and may return to the same nesting areas in consecutive years (McKinney 1964, Wildfowl 16: 93). Lincoln (1934, Bird-Banding 5: 151) first documented migrational homing in a female Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), and Sowls (1955, Prairie ducks, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania...
Authors
T.J. Dwyer, S.R. Derrickson, D.S. Gilmer

Influence of radio packs on captive mallards and blue-winged teal Influence of radio packs on captive mallards and blue-winged teal

Back-mounted radio packs of three weights were attached to 30 captive mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) and 30 blue-winged teal (A. discors), and physical condition of the birds was evaluated for 12 weeks. All groups with radio packs lost more weight than did control groups. Feather wear often followed by skin irritation occurred in the axillary region of the wings on 90 percent of the...
Authors
R. J. Greenwood, A.B. Sargeant

Canada goose restoration in North Dakota Canada goose restoration in North Dakota

Abstract has not been submitted
Authors
F.B. Lee, A.D. Kruse, C.H. Schroeder
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