Duck nest success in the prairie potholes
January 1, 1995
Since the early 1970's, the numbers of some waterfowl species such as mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), blue-winged teal (A. discors), and northern pintail (A. acuta) have reached or nearly reached the lowest ever recorded. Low nest success (the proportion of nests in which one or more eggs hatch) in key breeding areas, including the U.S. Prairie Pothole region, is partly responsible for declines in duck numbers (Klett et al. 1988; Johnson et al. 1992).
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Title | Duck nest success in the prairie potholes |
| Authors | Terry L. Shaffer, Wesley E. Newton |
| Publication Type | Book Chapter |
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Index ID | 85338 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |