Year: 1972
Type: article
Abstract: 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.
Author: David A. Ferguson
Language: English
Topic: Avian ecology and behavior
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2248092008