Waterfowl wintering, resting and breeding areas of the south-west Caspian lowlands

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David A Ferguson

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The waterfowl and wetlands of the south-west Caspian lowlands were intensively surveyed over a period of three years from January 1967 through April 1970. Factors affecting management of the waterfowl and the overall ecology of the region are discussed. It is concluded that a number of species use the area as a refuelling ground during passage migration and a few remain to nest in small numbers. The importance of the region as a wintering ground is dependent on the number, proximity to others, and degree of protection afforded the individual wetland habitats, and the entire area is severely threatened by man-caused disturbance and development projects.

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Ferguson, D. A. (1972). Waterfowl wintering, resting and breeding areas of the south-west Caspian lowlands. Wildfowl, 5–24. Retrieved from https://tidsskrift.dk/Wildfowl/article/view/154904
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Wildfowl 23
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