Habitat Suitability Index Models: Lesser scaup (wintering)
FWS/OBS
82/10.91
By: Rosemarie Mulholland
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Abstract
A review and synthesis of existing information were used to develop a model for evaluating wintering habitat quality for the lesser scaup (Aythya affinis). The model is scaled to produce an index of habitat suitability between 0.0 (unsuitable habitat) to 1.0 (optimal habitat) for Southern Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas of the continental United States. Habitat suitability indices are designed for use with the Habitat Evaluation Procedures previously developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Guidelines for model application and techniques for measuring model variables are provided.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Title | Habitat Suitability Index Models: Lesser scaup (wintering) |
| Series title | FWS/OBS |
| Series number | 82/10.91 |
| Subseries | Habitat Suitability Index |
| Year Published | 1985 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Contributing office(s) | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | vi, 15 p. |
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