Feeding Site Selection of Crested Ibis in Winter

The characteristic of feeding sites for Crested Ibis (Nipponia nippon) in winter was analyzed using plot methods based on radio-telemetry study.Three types of feeding sites for Crested Ibis in winter were recorded:paddy field,river shoal and reservoir.Among them,paddy field is the main feeding site for adults,river shoal for juveniles.Analysis of variance and factor analysis show that the main factors influencing the feeding site selection of Crested Ibis are the elevation,the degree of width,the area of feeding sites,the disturbance of human activities,the coverage of vegetation and the softness of soil.Restoration and protection of paddy fields in winter are important for the conservation of Crested Ibis.