13.4.3. Managing Agricultural Foods for Waterfowl
Agriculture, more than any other human activity, has had a profound influence on North American waterfowl. Most agricultural effects have been detrimental, such as the conversion of grassland nesting cover to cropland, the widespread drainage of wetlands, and the use of pesticides that may poison wa...
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ftunivnebraskali:oai:digitalcommons.unl.edu:icwdmwfm-1022 2023-11-12T04:15:26+01:00 13.4.3. Managing Agricultural Foods for Waterfowl Ringelman, James K. 1990-01-01T08:00:00Z application/pdf https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/icwdmwfm/23 https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/context/icwdmwfm/article/1022/viewcontent/13_4_3.pdf unknown DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/icwdmwfm/23 https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/context/icwdmwfm/article/1022/viewcontent/13_4_3.pdf Waterfowl Management Handbook Environmental Sciences text 1990 ftunivnebraskali 2023-10-30T09:36:23Z Agriculture, more than any other human activity, has had a profound influence on North American waterfowl. Most agricultural effects have been detrimental, such as the conversion of grassland nesting cover to cropland, the widespread drainage of wetlands, and the use of pesticides that may poison waterfowl or their food. However, some by-products of agriculture have been beneficial, particularly grain or other foods left as residue after harvest. Many waterfowl are opportunistic feeders, and some species such as Canada geese (Branta canadensis), snow geese (Chen caerulescens), mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), northern pintails (A. acuta), and green-winged teal (A. crecca) have learned to capitalize on the abundant foods produced by agriculture. During the last century, migration routes and wintering areas have changed in response to these foods. Some species have developed such strong traditions to northern wintering areas that many populations are now dependent on agricultural foods for their winter survival. Text Branta canadensis University of Nebraska-Lincoln: DigitalCommons@UNL Canada |
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Agriculture, more than any other human activity, has had a profound influence on North American waterfowl. Most agricultural effects have been detrimental, such as the conversion of grassland nesting cover to cropland, the widespread drainage of wetlands, and the use of pesticides that may poison waterfowl or their food. However, some by-products of agriculture have been beneficial, particularly grain or other foods left as residue after harvest. Many waterfowl are opportunistic feeders, and some species such as Canada geese (Branta canadensis), snow geese (Chen caerulescens), mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), northern pintails (A. acuta), and green-winged teal (A. crecca) have learned to capitalize on the abundant foods produced by agriculture. During the last century, migration routes and wintering areas have changed in response to these foods. Some species have developed such strong traditions to northern wintering areas that many populations are now dependent on agricultural foods for their winter survival. |
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