Many angiosperms rely on vertebrates for seed dispersal via gut passage, an interaction that
has been traditionally classified as a mutualism. The seed dispersal effectiveness (SDE) …

Endozoochory by waterfowl is important for a broad range of angiosperms, most of which
lack a fleshy fruit. This dispersal function contributes to the formation and maintenance of …

Population-based habitat conservation planning for migrating and wintering waterfowl in
North America is carried out by habitat Joint Venture (JV) initiatives and is based on the …

Managed moist‐soil wetlands are important habitats for waterfowl and other waterbirds in
the Mississippi Alluvial Valley (MAV) and elsewhere in North America. These wetlands often …

The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is a focal species in game management, epidemiology
and ornithology, but comparably little research has focused on the ecology of the migration …

Wetlands, as core habitats for supporting waterbird diversity, provide a variety of ecosystem
services through diverse ecosystem functioning. Wetland degradation and wetland-habitat …

Despite extensive anthropogenic degradation of most wetlands and other aquatic habitats
associated with large rivers in the Midwest, the region still supports continentally important …

Spring migration is a key part of the annual cycle for waterfowl populations in the northern
hemisphere, due to its temporal proximity to the breeding season and because resources …

Energetic carrying capacity of habitats for wildlife is a fundamental concept used to better
understand population ecology and prioritize conservation efforts. However, carrying …

Scientists, conservation planners, and resource managers who estimate energetic carrying
capacity of foraging habitats for wintering waterfowl require accurate data on food …