Avian species richness and abundance show stronger responses to bison grazing intensity than to ecosystem productivity
Abstract Temperate grassland ecosystems are one of the most threatened ecosystems worldwide, and their loss endangers the grassland songbirds that rely upon them. This guild of birds has shown long‐term declines in North America. At the same time, American bison (Bison bison) are becoming more commo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-12-01
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Series: | Ecosphere |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4299 |