A Functional Approach to Estimating Habitat Edge Width for Birds

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Abstract
Two functional approaches toward estimating habitat edge width are proposed. These methods rely upon the nest dispersion of bird species associated with edge habitat. Field data collected in central Michigan [USA] are used to compare and contrast the 2 methods with habitat edge width determined structurally. The results provide an ecologically more meaningful estimate of edge width. Particular applications are discussed.