Sentences with phrase «breeding habitat»

Reasons for the higher number and species diversity of birds and bird territories on organic farms include better breeding habitats and better food conditions.

Due to its remote breeding habitat, the model does not have enough data to construct projections regarding the future suitability of areas for its summer range.

In summary, reasons for the higher number and species diversity of birds and bird territories on organic farms include better breeding habitats and better food conditions.

«Our findings suggest that if drainage continues, there will be continued declines in the amount of breeding habitat for piping plovers at wetlands in the Great Plains,» said Lisa McCauley, who led the study as a USGS postdoctoral student and currently works at The Nature Conservancy.

Piping plovers, a federally threatened species of shorebirds, are likely losing wetland breeding habitat in the Great Plains as a result of wetland drainage, climate change or both, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey study.

Larger numbers formerly bred on the island, but the clearance of breeding habitat during World War II and dust pollution from phosphate mining have contributed to the decrease.

Destroying any mosquito breeding habitats by removing all potential sources of stagnant water

The density of females on Sea Lion Island was quite low (about 110 females per km of the coastline suitable for breeding) compared to densities recorded in other sub-Antarctic populations: this low level of crowding of females probably depends on the small population size and the abundance of sandy beaches with a gentle slope, which are the preferred breeding habitat for elephant seal.

Piping plovers (adult pictured), a federally threatened species of shorebirds, are likely losing wetland breeding habitat in the Great Plains as a result of wetland drainage, climate change or both, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

For example, the amphibians and invertebrates that use vernal pools as breeding habitats transfer energy from the aquatic environment to the terrestrial environment following metamorphosis.

For example, the red knot could potentially lose 15 % -37 % of its tundra breeding habitat by 2100 (HadCM2a1, UKMO).

«Working lands, like those managed by SFI - certified companies, represent some of the best opportunities for conserving forest bird breeding habitat,» says Jim Shallow, conservation and policy director for Audubon Vermont.

Our beautiful coastal wetlands are threatened by high volumes of plastic and metal waste that choke breeding habitats for fish.

The rarity of the Swainson's warbler has long been attributed to its finicky preference for large areas of densely vegetated breeding habitat in the southeastern U.S. and wintering range in the Caribbean basin.

As this species only breeds in bamboo, unregulated overharvesting of bamboo for paper and pulp may destroy breeding habitats and have a negative impact on the long - term viability of populations.

Receding glaciers and increased breeding habitat have led to population increases for Adélie penguins, left, in the South Antarctic sea, according to New Zealand researchers.

Creating suitable breeding habitat for the Yosemite toad can be built into those restoration plans, Barnes said.

«Understanding the complexity of toad breeding habitat is critical to the conservation of the species,» said Stephanie Barnes, an aquatic biologist on the Sierra National Forest, where 10 of the research meadows were located.

The paucity of data regarding population status of emperor penguins is largely due to the logistical difficulties of accessing potential emperor penguin breeding habitat in areas of Antarctica that are not in close proximity to research stations.

2009 Accomplishments • Restored a 1.4 - acre area adjacent to the existing tidal lagoon to a native brackish wetland • Expanded the tidal lagoon to improve coho salmon and steelhead trout habitat • Created an emergent wetland for California red - legged frog breeding habitat • Reconfigured the southern end of the parking lot to increase natural creek function and reduce flooding

During the winter months they rest and eat to build up their fat reserves for the migration to their summer breeding habitats.

Breeding habitat appears to be saturated on the island, causing young individuals to delay breeding for up to several years.

North Atlantic right whales were given some more elbow room in critical foraging and breeding habitats off the coast of New England, Florida and South California.

«An early warning of disease outbreak can help local authorities and community to implement preventive measures such as eliminating mosquito breeding habitats to control or even prevent the outbreak from happening,» says Yien Ling Hii.

Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) populations have decreased by about 95 % in the last fifty years, but the reasons are not well understood; it doesn't help that their preferred breeding habitat, stunted conifers deep in the wetlands of the boreal forest, makes finding and studying them difficult.

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«NEA may need to gain entry into inaccessible premises by force after serving of requisite notices, to ensure any breeding habitats are destroyed quickly,» the statement said.

«Piping plovers losing breeding habitat to wetland drainage.»

Trees are an ideal habitat for frogs not only because they allow them to escape from terrestrial predators, but also because their fallen leaves provide protection while the frogs are on the ground, breeding habitat and plenty of food, such as insects.

Graves believes that the common denominators of breeding habitats are dense understory vegetation, quite often impenetrable, and moist soils carpeted with leaf litter.

Reservoirs like these should be regularly emptied and care should be taken to prevent standing water or wet areas in order to eliminate potential mosquito breeding habitat.

A species» success has long been tied to the condition of its breeding habitat, yet they couldn't identify clear drivers of the decline in Appalachia.

By eliminating mosquito breeding habitats and providing proper vaccination, horse owners can do their part to help prevent West Nile virus infections.

Bates and his son Richard are at the helm of Fordoun, and besides being excellent hosts and astute businessmen; have a keen interest in preserving the environment having donated part of their land to serve as a breeding habitat for the endangered wattled crane and oribi antelope.

Three of the five extant species of frigatebirds are widespread, (the magnificent, great and lesser frigatebirds) while two are endangered (the Christmas Island and Ascension Island frigatebirds) and restrict their breeding habitat to one small island each.

The river's estuary is a breeding habitat for fish as well as herons, spoonbills and egrets.

It is highly migratory, and its preferred breeding habitat is dense second growth, which appears relatively quickly.

None of that will matter if there is no breeding habitat left in the summer.

That estimate doesn't consider the expected long - term negative effects of the oil spill in the tuna's breeding habitat.

Washington's King County Public Health Department offers the following tips to reduce mosquito breeding habitats: