Selected aspects of the nesting biology of Ring-necked Ducks in east-central Maine were studied during 1983-1985 and compared to previous studies. Nesting chronology, clutch size, and hatching success were similar to results reported from previous studies, but nest success was 32-42% lower. Thirty-eight percent of the nests were successful; % of the eggs in successful nests hatched. Among unsuccessful nests, predation and flooding caused most failures.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1989 |
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| Title | Nesting phenology and success of ring-necked ducks in east-central Maine |
| DOI | |
| Authors | D.G. McAuley, J. R. Longcore |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Field Ornithology |
| Series Number | |
| Index ID | 5222239 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |