Provision of permanent water in Australia’s rangeland regions and the subsequent effects of grazing in these habitats have altered the composition and condition of arid zone bird communities. Some species have expanded their geographic range, mainly those that are water-dependent and benefit from disturbances. In contrast, certain species that are water-independent and are sensitive to disturbance have declined throughout much of their former range. Little is known about the direct causes for these declines or what factors are driving arid zone bird assemblages. This research investigates the effects of artificial watering points and other resources on bird assemblages in the southeast Australian rangelands. ...
Wilson, J. (2010). Effects of artificial watering points on rangeland bird communities. In: Proceedings of the 16th Biennial Conference of the Australian Rangeland Society, Bourke (Eds D.J. Eldridge and C. Waters) (Australian Rangeland Society: Perth).
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