Forestry and conspecifics influence Canada Warbler (Cardellina canadensis) habitat use and reproductive activity in boreal Alberta, Canada

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关键词: boreal forest;    species at risk;    conservation;    conspecific attraction;    forest management;    habitat use;    songbird;   

DOI  :  10.1650/CONDOR-17-35.1

学科分类：动物科学

来源: Central Ornithology Publication Office

【 摘 要 】

ABSTRACT The Canada Warbler (Cardellina canadensis) is a threatened species in Canada due to an annual decline of ∼3% over the last 50 yr. Some studies suggest that Canada Warblers prefer old-growth forest and that forestry practices may reduce suitable habitat, while other research indicates that the species will also use harvested areas. Differences in scale between habitat use studies and behavioral phenomena such as conspecific attraction may explain this discrepancy. We examined how Canada Warblers responded to forestry and conspecifics in Alberta, Canada. We used point counts, burst sampling, and behavioral observations to determine how the density, home range placement (second-order habitat use), within-home-range space use (third-order habitat use), and probability of pairing and fledging young of male Canada Warblers were influenced by postharvest conditions (i.e. amount, age [≤ 30 yr postharvest], and retention of unharvested fragments) and conspecifics. Male density was 86% lower in postharvest...

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