Emergent sandbar construction for least terns on the Missouri River: Effects on forage fishes in shallow-water habitats
November 18, 2011
Emergent sandbars on the Missouri River are actively managed for two listed bird species, piping plovers and interior least terns. As a plunge-diving piscivore, endangered least terns rely on ready access to appropriately sized slender-bodied fish:
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Title | Emergent sandbar construction for least terns on the Missouri River: Effects on forage fishes in shallow-water habitats |
| DOI | 10.1002/rra.1525 |
| Authors | J. H. Stucker, D. A. Buhl, M. H. Sherfy |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | River Research and Applications |
| Index ID | 70005792 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |