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Space Use by Piscivorous Birds, Fish, and Humans on a Multi-Use Lake in Southern Saskatchewan

open access: yes, 2021
A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Biology, University of Regina.
Chupik, Michelle Ann
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Birds in Cretaceous Ecosystems

open access: yes, 1983
At least three ecological types are distinguished among the known Cretaceous birds: piscivores, shore birds and terrestrial birds. Striking rarity of terrestrial birds is considered as a special case of the rarity of smaller (1—10 kg) among the medium ...
Elzanowski, A.
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Birds in estuaries can act as indicators of climate change: a study at a key wintering site for waterbirds in Europe

open access: yes, 2016
Climate change can shift the winter range of many species and birds can act as indicators of this process. Estuaries of large rivers are places where different waterbirds winter with each species reflecting their own behavior and sensitivity to weather ...
Józef Girjatowicz   +4 more
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Community structure and composition of avian species in heterogeneous habitats of East Africa protected forest reserve, implications for planning sustainable bird tourism in Central Uganda

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Birds play significant ecological roles supporting pollination, seed dispersal, pest control, and avitourism, offering economic benefits for communities.
Abraham Mugoya Wayirawo
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Méthodologie d'étude des pics de mortalité dans les populations d'oiseaux sauvages. Application aux spatules blanches Platalea Leucorodia du Banc d'Arguin (Mauritanie) et aux eiders à duvet Somateria Mollissima de la mer des Wadden (Pays-Bas) entre 1997 et 2002 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
Les oiseaux sauvages sont très sensibles aux fluctuations de leur environnement, Plusieurs facteurs sont susceptibles de causer dans leurs populations des pics de mortalité. La recherche de ces causes passe toujours par une phase de définition précise du
Perrier, Stéphane
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Birds as major predators of fishes in the East Kleinemonde Estuary

open access: yes, 2017
This study provides a quantitative account of fish predation by piscivorous birds in the temporarily open/closed East Kleinemonde Estuary and represents the first global attempt to simultaneously relate such consumption to production by a fish community ...
Terörde, Anja I   +2 more
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Hindlimb myology in two piscivorous raptorial birds: a quantitative comparison of the osprey and the white‐tailed sea eagle (Aves, Accipitriformes)

open access: yes
The hindlimbs of Accipitriformes are vital for capturing prey. Research on hindlimb musculature has primarily focused on species preferring avian and mammalian prey, whereas piscivorous species have received limited attention.
Tudisca, Alejandro Martin   +3 more
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Study of Piscivorous bird in and around galorgi lake, Akkalkot Tahsil, District Solapur

open access: yes
Abstract:                 The study area is 55 km away from solapur district and near about 15 km away from Akkalkot tahsil. Galorgi Lake is one of the largest artificial lake. It is provide the nutrient rich flora and fauna which attracts the birds.
Salgar, Satish N.   +2 more
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Consistent findings from ddPCR and metabarcoding analyses of piscivorous bird diets

open access: yes
The diet of apex predators is crucial for addressing fundamental ecological questions. The diets ofpiscivorous birds have traditionally been studied using invasive methods that may be harmful.Consequently, researchers have been compelled to explore ...
Englund, Göran,   +4 more
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Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Bird Harassment on Fish Ponds

open access: yes, 2019
The effects of aquaculture decline on piscivorous birds in the Mississippi Delta concern catfish farmers, with possible increases in fish loss and disease transmission.
Rhoades, Ciera A.   +2 more
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