Abundance and diversity of aquatic birds on two south Texas oxbow lakes.

Authors

Diane Teter, University of Texas at Brownsville
David L. McNeely, University of Texas at Brownsville

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1995

Abstract

Avian use of two oxbow lakes located in urban surroundings of south Texas was studied for one year. Both abundance and diversity of aquatic birds were notably reduced in the more intensely developed area. Possible factors resulting in these differences are reviewed.

Recommended Citation

Teter, Diane, and David L. McNeely. "Abundance and diversity of aquatic birds on two south Texas oxbow lakes." Texas Journal of Science 47, no. 1 (1995): 62-68.

Publication Title

Texas Journal of Science