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evaluation of avian use of a rice-wetland system
0.0001). The comparison of natural depressions to managed
0.01) higher in roost ponds and rice fields than in canals,
000 1). Avian species richness was also significantly
1995-96. This study emphasizes the importance of providing
canals, ponds, and roost ponds) were randon-dy chosen. Sites
compare seasonal use of managed agricultural water areas to
correlated with season (!! < 0.0087) and area of site (P < 0.
correlated with season (P < 0.0001) and area of site (P <
different among seasons. Bird diversity was significantly
flooded rice fields and canals. This study was conducted to
in the rice belt of the Upper Gulf Coast of Texas, providing
Numerous natural depressions exist throughout the landscape
ponds, or depressions. Bird diversity was not significantly
seasonal use of natural depressions by waterbird species.
sites were recorded. Bird diversity was significantly (P <
species and numbers of birds located on or adjacent to the
Study sites (natural depressions, flooded rice fields,
system also provides shallow and deep water habitats such as
temporary wetland habitat for wildlife. The rice-agriculture
water areas was hindered by a drought experienced in Texas in
water sources for birds throughout the year, but most
were surveyed bimonthly from May 1995 to May 1996, and
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