Selection of pines for foraging by red-cockaded woodpeckers

Article Abstract:

Red-cockaded wodpeckers are found in locations where there are mature longleafed pine trees, and habitat loss has led to population declines of this bird. Research carried out in North Carolina has focused on the types of trees preferred by this bird, where previous work has tended to focus on stands. The birds prefer older trees, and ensuring that there are enough older trees in a habitat can result in more birds using a particular area. There should be an emphasis on preserving trees of more than 60 years old for the birds to forage.

Wildlife management, Forest ecology

---

Density and foraging ecology of woodpeckers following a stand-replacement fire

Article Abstract:

The foraging ecology of the black-backed, three-toed and hairy woodpeckers were compared following a stand-replacement fire in Alaska. Findings indicated substantive differences in foraging sites, behavior and diet of black-backed and three-toed woodpeckers. Foraging ecology of male hairy woodpeckers and black-backed woodpeckers was similar. Black-backed woodpeckers were found to be specialized in their foraging niche, exploiting outbreaks of wood-boring beetles in dying conifers for only 2-3 years after fires.

Environmental aspects, Food and nutrition, Natural history, Alaska, Birds, Fire ecology

---

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Population viability analysis for red-cockaded woodpeckers in the Georgia Piedmont. Bias in Canada goose population size estimates from sighting data
• Abstracts: Brood ecology of mallards and gadwalls nesting on islands in large reservoirs. Multivariate age assessments of redheads in spring
• Abstracts: Selenium concentrations in eggs of American avocets and black-necked stilts at an evaporation basin and freshwater wetland in California

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.