Winter Cover of Ring-Necked Pheasant, Phasianus Colochicus, in Ellis County, Kansas

Author

Frank R. Henderson, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Biology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

It was the purpose of this study to determine the cover types used by ring- necked pheasants during winter months. Game managers generally acknowledge winter to be the critical season in the life of pheasants, and they realize the importance of adequate winter cover. According to Eggen (1952), the destruction of wildlife habitats has a direct bearing on pheasant populations and, in Kansas, habitat development or cover restoration must be practiced if wildlife areas are to support the maximum number of pheasants. Starvation is not believed to be a limiting factor in the wild (Lyon, 1952).

Keywords

Birds, Habitats, Ellis County (Kan.), Pheasants, Weather, Natural phenomena

Advisor

Dr. Edwin P. Martin

Date of Award

Summer 1956

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/DCVT8166

Recommended Citation

Henderson, Frank R., "Winter Cover of Ring-Necked Pheasant, Phasianus Colochicus, in Ellis County, Kansas" (1956). Master's Theses. 555.
DOI: 10.58809/DCVT8166
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/555

Rights

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