The Magnolia Warbler <em>Dendroica magnolia</em> on Unaka Mountain, Unicoi County, TN: Possible Breeding and Habitat Analysis.

<p>The chief purpose of this study is to provide information on the habitat and breeding information of Magnolia Warblers on Unaka Mountain. Magnolia Warblers breed in Canada and the Northeastern United States. There are no current breeding records for this species in Tennessee.</p> <p>For the habitat analysis, trees were identified on individual subplots. Shrubs were analyzed using the point-intercept method. Most of the major tree and shrub species were different than those found in Maine, which is a major breeding region for this species. Therefore, it's the structure of the habitat that is important for nesting. Fledglings were seen, giving solid proof of breeding.</p> <p>This study is important because it provides proof of a new breeding bird in Tennessee, and establishes habitat information necessary for its conservation.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

MS (Master of Science)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - unrestricted

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Biology

Year dc:date.issued

2004

Author dc:creator

• Elam, Kevin Patrick

• Dendroica magnolia
• Magnolia Warbler
• Unaka Mountain
• habitat analysis
• southern Appalachians
• Biology
• Life Sciences

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright by the authors.

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/906

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dc.etsu.edu:etd-2063