More than 600,000 ha of mine land have been reclaimed in the eastern United States,
providing large contiguous tracts of early successional vegetation that can be managed for …

The likelihood of encountering a predator influences prey behavior and spatial distribution
such that non‐consumptive effects can outweigh the influence of direct predation. Prey …

Effective species conservation requires understanding environmental effects on stage-
specific demographics driving population change. Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) …

Resource selection is a dynamic process driven by habitat valuation and risk avoidance in
heterogeneous landscapes. Resource selection and movement decisions of individuals may …

Efforts to halt the decline of the northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus; bobwhite) across its
distribution have had limited success. Understanding bobwhite habitat requirements across …

Highlights•Nestling mortality before day 12 was entirely due to starvation.•Mortality after day
12 was mainly due to predation.•Both size and immune function influenced predation risk in …

Prey species must consistently balance the need for resource acquisition with the threat of
predation. This balance is particularly true for gallinaceous birds, such as the northern …

Appropriate habitat management may be one of the most important factors contributing to
Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) population persistence, but biologists lack …

Detailed information on movements, space use, and habitat selection patterns by northern
bobwhite (Colinus virginianus; hereafter, bobwhite) is important for understanding …

Many terrestrial predators rely on olfaction to detect prey; therefore, prey should select
habitat to reduce detectability of their odor cues. One way prey can potentially conceal their …