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Table 2 Description of habitat variables used in the habitat utilization study during post-breeding period

From: The population structure and habitat use of resident of Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) in Wu River (Southwest China)

Habitat variables

Description

elev

The elevation (m)

deg.valley

The opening extent of the valley (degrees)

width.river

The width of the river (m)

dist.forest

The distance to the nearest forest edge (m)

dist.road

The distance to the nearest road (m)

dist.settlement

The distance to the nearest human settlement (m)

dist.paddy

The distance to the nearest paddy field (m)