Assessment I - Waterfowl: Conservation & Management

Which of the following is NOT a nesting strategy for waterfowl?

• Nesting in tree cavities

• Nesting on high branches of trees

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    Nesting in water

• Nesting on dry ground

Female wood ducks utilize what percentage of their typical metabolic needs when laying?

• 100

• 80

• 210

• 175

When do most waterfowl species reach their breeding grounds?

• Late March to early May

• Late July to early October

• Early December to late February

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    Late May to early July

Question

Which of the following is the best habitat for breeding grounds to allow pairs to spread out and reduce competition for resources?

• Sandy soil coast along large lakes and oceans

• Multiple small ponds and wetlands across an area

• Large bodies of water

• Banks of rivers

Which of the following best describes a stopover site?

• An area with abundant food

• Temporary migratory habitats

• Roosting area

• Breeding habitat