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Abstract
Mathematical modeling of migratory bird populations is reviewed in the context of migratory bird management. We focus on dynamic models of waterfowl, since most management-oriented migratory bird models concern waterfowl species. We describe the management context for these modeling efforts, with a focus on large-scale operational data collection programs and on processes by which waterfowl harvest is regulated and waterfowl habitats are protected and managed. Through their impacts on key population parameters such as recruitment and survival rate, these activities can influence population dynamics, thereby providing managers some measure of control over the status of populations. Recent applications of the modeling of waterfowl are described in terms of objectives, mathematical structures, and contributions to management. Finally, we discuss research needs and data limitations in migratory bird modeling, and offer suggestions to increase the value to managers of future modeling efforts.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Modeling and the management of migratory birds |
| Series title | Natural Resource Modeling |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1990 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 273-311 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Natural Resource Modeling |
| First page | 273 |
| Last page | 311 |
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