Edge effects and ecological traps: effects on shrubland birds in Missouri

Article Abstract:

Studies in the Missouri Ozark shrublands show that bird population responses to the effects of habitat edge, or boundaries, are species-specific, and do not correspond to responses demonstrated by forest birds. The studies also showed that shrubland habitat edges did not become ecological traps, however, as habitat selection was not correlated to nest predation.

Natural history, Bird populations, Habitat partitioning (Biology), Habitat partitioning (Ecology), Habitat selection, Shrublands

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Predation of songbird nests differs by predator and between field and forest habitats

Article Abstract:

Research on songbird nest predation in central Missouri is presented. Predation by snakes was higher than by mammals in old fields, while predation by mammals was higher than by snakes in forest habitats. Predation rates were not affected by the presence or absence of wildlife observation cameras.

Predation (Biology), Bird nests

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Songbird use of regenerating forest, glade, and edge habitant types

Article Abstract:

The factors that are affecting breeding densities of songbird in Missouri are examined by using information-theoretic approach based on forest regeneration, glade and habitant types.

Methods, Protection and preservation, Natural resources, Birds, Protection of, Bird conservation, Birds, Bird breeding

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