Nest-Site Selection of Chukar (Alectoris chukar) in Western Utah

Authors

Julyn S. Robinson, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Jacob T. Barnes, Brigham Young University - Provo
Heather L. Talley, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Randy T. Larsen, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

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Keywords

game birds, ground nesting, nest site selection

Abstract

Fitness for species in arid systems is strongly influenced by reproductive success, particularly in ground nesting birds. Chukar (Alectoris chukar), an introduced and popular game bird throughout the west, provide recreational hunting and ecological value, yet the habitat features influencing their nest placement and nesting success remain poorly understood.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Robinson, Julyn S.; Barnes, Jacob T.; Talley, Heather L.; and Larsen, Randy T., "Nest-Site Selection of Chukar (Alectoris chukar) in Western Utah" (2026). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2026. 18.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2026/18

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2026-03-26

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

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