The Impact of Nesting Socotra Cormorants on Soil Chemistry and Vegetation in a Large Colony in the United Arab Emirates

The Impact of Nesting Socotra Cormorants on Soil Chemistry and Vegetation in a Large Colony in the United Arab Emirates

Socotra Cormorants (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) are regionally endemic seabirds with restricted distribution. To better understand their nest selection, we assessed vegetation and soil elements in their nesting areas at Siniya Island of United Arab Emirates. Field sampling was done from three areas...

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Main Authors: Taoufik Saleh Ksiksi, Sabir Bin Muzaffar, Robert Gubiani, Rashid Mohamed Alshihi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-03-01
Series:Diversity
Subjects:
habitat selection
Socotra
seabirds
trophic ecology
nutrient deposition
ecosystem health
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/7/1/60

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