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American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos ) abundance in relation to different human-altered environments and levels of disturbance
Presentation Year
2022
College or Department
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)
Examining Corvus brachyrhynchos (American crow) habitat selection is valuable in understanding how this generalist species adapts to human-altered environments.
Objectives of the study:
Are crows utilizing a specific type of anthropogenic environment significantly more than the other?
Is human and vehicle presence at the sites is significantly affecting crow abundance?
I recorded observations of crow abundance at four sites in Arcata, CA, USA representing two habitat types; urban and agricultural. Analysis of my results showed that crows are significantly selecting urban sites over agricultural.
Objectives of the study:
Are crows utilizing a specific type of anthropogenic environment significantly more than the other?
Is human and vehicle presence at the sites is significantly affecting crow abundance?
I recorded observations of crow abundance at four sites in Arcata, CA, USA representing two habitat types; urban and agricultural. Analysis of my results showed that crows are significantly selecting urban sites over agricultural.
Does your project align with any of the following?
sustainability related (explores at least two dimensions of sustainability: environment, economy, society)
Permission to Publish Work
Yes