Record #:

25520

Author(s):

Smalling, Curtis

Abstract:

Researchers track golden-winged warblers from Western North Carolina to Central America to better understand this disappearing species. Research findings from the study shows that the loss in population is due to the disappearance of shrubby habitats. The loss in the Appalachian region is in part due to the conversion of agricultural lands to residential areas, changes in grazing practices to favor higher cattle densities, and land use for Christmas tree production.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 80 Issue 3, May/June 2016, p16-21, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Birds; Warblers; North Carolina, Western; Birds--Migration; Birds, Protection of