Dispersal distance is driven by habitat availability and reproductive success in Northern Great Plains piping plovers
Abstract
Dispersal is a critical life history strategy that has important conservation implications, particularly for at-risk species with active recovery efforts and migratory species. Both natal and breeding dispersal are driven by numerous selection pressures, including conspecific competition, individual characteristics, reproductive success, and spatiotemporal variation in habitat. Most studies focus on dispersal probabilities, but the distance traveled can affect survival, fitness, and even metapopulation dynamics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Dec 11, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1186/s40462-021-00293-3
Entities
People
- Dustin L. Toy
- Kristen S Ellis
- Mark H. Sherfy
- Megan M. Ring
- Michael J. Anteau
- Rose J Swift
Organizations
- United States Army Corps of Engineers
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service