Effects of grazing on nesting of the Oriental pratincole (Glareola maldivarum) in Bueng Boraphet Wetland, Thailand.

• Main Authors: Rattanawat Chaiyarat, Kairat Eiam-Ampai, รัตนวัฒน์ ไชยรัตน์
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies. Wildlife and Plant Research Center
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: wetland bird; livestock; bird conservation; habitat management; nest success
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.2108/zsj.31.77; https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/48401
• Institution: Mahidol University

Livestock grazing may negatively impact bird nesting in wetland habitats. This study evaluated the effect of grazing on the nests of the Oriental pratincole (Glareola maldivarum) along the grassland of a wetland at six study sites with different densities of grazing cattle and buffalo. Species richn...