Within the Pleasant Run Unit of the Hoosier National Forest, Morgan-Monroe State Forest, and Yellowwood State Forest in Indiana, a total of 45 Cerulean Warbler territories were mapped during 2004 and 2005. We sampled vegetative characteristics of the Cerulean Warbler territories and 45 random plots in southern Indiana, as part of a description of Cerulean Warbler habitat usage in this part of their breeding range. Cerulean Warbler song-perch trees were larger and taller than surrounding trees within territories. In addition, certain species were selected as song-perch trees, whereas others were avoided. Territories were characterized by fewer mid-sized trees (11.6-14.9 m tall), and a higher mean canopy height. In addition to tree size, tree species may play an important role in territory site selection of Cerulean Warblers in southern Indiana. Relative abundance, reproductive success, territory sizes, and observations of nest material thievery are also reported. / Department of Biology
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/188232 |
| Date | January 2006 |
| Creators | Jones, Kelly C. |
| Contributors | Islam, Kamal |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | iii, 66 leaves : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
| Coverage | n-us-in |
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