Use of successional habitat and fruit resources by songbirds during autumn migration in central New Jersey

We evaluated the effects of plant succession on habitat use and fruit resource availability for autumn migratory and resident songbirds in 43 ha of abandoned farm fields in central New Jersey. Data on species composition and relative abundance of fruit-bearing shrubs and fruit consumption by birds (...

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Published in:The Wilson journal of ornithology 2000-06, Vol.112 (2), p.249
Main Authors: Suthers, Hannah B, Bickal, Jean M, Rodewald, Paul G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bird migration
Birds
Habitats
Ornithology
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Summary:We evaluated the effects of plant succession on habitat use and fruit resource availability for autumn migratory and resident songbirds in 43 ha of abandoned farm fields in central New Jersey. Data on species composition and relative abundance of fruit-bearing shrubs and fruit consumption by birds (assessed by regurgitated and defecated matter) were used to elucidate avian patterns of habitat use.
ISSN:1559-4491
1938-5447