The importance of viewshed in nest site selection of a ground-nesting shorebird.

Birds and their nests are vulnerable to predation during the breeding season. Many birds have evolved nest placement strategies that minimize risk such as concealing nests in vegetation, or nesting in inaccessible cavities or on cliffs. Some ground-nesting species choose open areas where vegetative...

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Main Authors: Sharon S Dorsey, Daniel H Catlin, Shannon J Ritter, Christy N Wails, Samantha G Robinson, Katie W Oliver, Henrietta A Bellman, Sarah M Karpanty, James D Fraser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0319021
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