Conspecific density and habitat quality affect breeding habitat selection: Support for the social attraction hypothesis

Abstract Breeding habitat selection is a critical component of the annual cycle because of its effect on fitness. Multiple theories of habitat selection can be differentiated by their responses to the quantity of habitat, conspecific density, and habitat quality. Here, we use network analysis to und...

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Main Authors: Rose J. Swift, Michael J. Anteau, Kristen S. Ellis, Megan M. Ring, Mark H. Sherfy, Dustin L. Toy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-05-01
Series:Ecosphere
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4524