Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center

Wetlands of the United States

Their Extent and Their Value To Waterfowl and Other Wildlife

Plate 20


Mangrove swamp
Mangrove swamp on south shore of Big Key in Florida. Waterfowl use of this type of habitat is dependent on closeness of other wetlands where food is more prevalent.

PLATE 20
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Type 20 -- Mangrove swamps: Distribution, abundance, and importance to waterfowl.


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