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Abstract
Nest habitat use of Rio Grande Wild Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo intermedia) was studied along the South Platte River in northeast Colorado in 1986-87. Thirty-three of 35 nests were in riparian habitats. Nests were either in western snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis) (67%) or mixed forbs and grasses (33%). Early season nests were more likely to be in snowberry than late season nests. Nest sites were characterized by greater overstory canopy cover, more shrubs, fewer grasses, and greater understory cover and height than surrounding areas. These areas had more shrubs, fewer large trees, and greater understory cover and height than riparian habitats throughout the study area. Phenology of understory vegetation and the effect of such vegetation on nest predation may influence temporal patterns of nest habitat use.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Nest habitat use of Rio Grande wild turkeys |
| Series title | The Wilson Bulletin |
| Volume | 101 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 1989 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Wilson Ornithological Society |
| Contributing office(s) | Alaska Science Center |
| Description | 8 p. |
| First page | 591 |
| Last page | 598 |
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