Minimum area requirements of some breeding bird species in fragmented habitats in Missouri

Studies of island biogeographic theory and area/species relationships have spawned some of the most useful, pervasive, and controversial findings in ecology during the last two decades. The recognition that species diversity, composition, and occurrence may be limited by area and isolation (MacArthur and Wilson 1963, 1967; Diamond 1975a, 1975b) has important implications for present day conservation practices and problems. This is true not only for island systems but also for insular mainland habitats. The questions surrounding this area of ecology are of obvious importance in this era of widespread ecosystem destruction, fragmentation, and habitat loss. Answers to these questions are crucial to successful refuge design and species preservation. This study tests island biogeographic theories and other empirical studies by examining the avifauna of fragmented habitats in Missouri, and presents information relevant to local faunal preservation and refuge design.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A.

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Biological sciences (MU)

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Missouri--Columbia

Year dc:date.issued

1985

Author dc:creator

• Hayden, Timothy J.

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Faaborg, John R.

Statement dc:rights

• OpenAccess.

Language dc:language.iso

eng, English

DOI

https://doi.org/10.32469/10355/103321

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:mospace.umsystem.edu:10355/103321