Investigating home range, movement pattern, and habitat selection of Bar-headed Geese during breeding season at Qinghai Lake, China
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Abstract
The Bar-headed Goose is an important species in Asia, both culturally and ecologically. While prior studies have shown Qinghai Lake supports one of the largest breeding areas for Bar-headed Geese, little is known regarding the species movement ecology during the breeding season. In this study, we examined Bar-headed Goose home range size within the breeding grounds at Qinghai Lake and documented their daily movement patterns and habitat selection. We also identified several key breeding sites surrounding Qinghai Lake. Our research provides valuable information on this sensitive species that could help develop the strategy for waterfowl conservation and disease control.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Investigating home range, movement pattern, and habitat selection of Bar-headed Geese during breeding season at Qinghai Lake, China |
| Series title | Animals |
| DOI | 10.3390/ani8100182 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Year Published | 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | Article 182; 13 p. |
| First page | 1 |
| Last page | 13 |
| Country | China |
| Other Geospatial | Qinghai Lake |
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