| Abstract: | We developed a simulation model that integrates infonnation on factors affecting the population dynamics of mallards in the mid-continental region of the United States. In the model we vary age, body mass, and reproductive and molt status of simulated females. Females use several types of nesting and foraging habitat in 15 geographic areas. Deterministic and stochastic events cause mortality or attribute changes on a daily basis, depending on current attributes, habitat, area, calendar date, wetland conditions, temperature, and various mortality agents. Because the model encompasses the entire year, it can be used to examine cross-seasonal effects. A simulated increase in nest success from 0.14 to 0.17 changed the annual rate of population growth from -6% to -1 %. A simulated 75% reduction in lead poisoning changed the rate from -6% to -3%. |
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| ProdID: | 5210569 |
| Citation Author: | Koford, R.R.; Sauer, J.R.; Johnson, D.H.; Nichols, J.D.; Samuel, M.D. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Wildlife 2001: Populations |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | A stochastic population model of mid-continental mallards; 1992; Book chapter; Wildlife 2001: Populations; Koford, R.R.; Sauer, J.R.; Johnson, D.H.; Nichols, J.D.; Samuel, M.D. |
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| Citation Year: | 1992 |
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| Text: | A stochastic population model of mid-continental mallards; 1992; Book chapter; Wildlife 2001: Populations; Koford, R.R.; Sauer, J.R.; Johnson, D.H.; Nichols, J.D.; Samuel, M.D. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Tue, 9 Jun 2009 09:23 -0500 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Applied Science |
