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First observation of the breeding of common shelduck, Tadorna tadorna , in Algerian Saharan streams
Author(s) -
Nouidjem Yassine,
Mimeche Fateh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
river research and applications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.679
H-Index - 94
eISSN - 1535-1467
pISSN - 1535-1459
DOI - 10.1002/rra.3790
Subject(s) - anatidae , geography , wetland , streams , habitat , ecology , fishery , biology , computer science , computer network
The breeding of common shelduck, Tadorna tadorna , is reported for the first time in the Ziban oasis in the north east of Algerian Sahara. Three pairs with their chicks were observed in the Sidi Mhamed Moussa stream, which contains a variety of habitats that favor the nesting of this species. This wetland is internationally important, and these results underline the need for environmental protection and the development of an appropriate management program.