Habitat preferences of lesser rheas in Argentine Patagonia

This work reports the first results of a 3-year study (1998-2001) on habitat use and preferences by wild lesser rheas (Rhea pennata pennata) in the ecotone Monte-Patagonian steppe of Argentina. Ponds and four different habitat alternatives for lesser rheas were determined using satellite images and...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Biodiversity and conservation 2006-08, Vol.15 (9), p.3065-3075
Hauptverfasser:	Bellis, Laura M., Navarro, Joaquín L., Vignolo, P. E., Martella, Mónica B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animal behavior Birds Climatic conditions Food resources Habitat preferences Habitat utilization Habitats Nesting Predators Preferences Rhea Rhea pennata Steppes Vegetation cover
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