Modeling Spring Habitat Requirements of the Endangered Brown Eared PheasantCrossoptilon mantchuricumin the Huanglong Mountains, Shaanxi Province, China

A predictive model identifies critical habitat factors for the endangered brown eared pheasant (Crossoptilon mantchuricum) in Huanglong, China. The study found that spring habitat selection is strongly influenced by proximity to water, slope degree, tree cover, and leaf litter depth—factors that can guide targeted conservation efforts. Researchers surveyed 206 grid plots across two years (2007–2008), quantifying environmental variables and validating the model's accuracy through logistic regression. Key recommendations include restricting tourism, prohibiting resource extraction in core areas, and protecting mixed forests and water sources to safeguard pheasant populations.

Li, H., Yue, B., Lian, Z., Zhao, H., Zhao, D., & Xiao, X. (2012). Modeling Spring Habitat Requirements of the Endangered Brown Eared PheasantCrossoptilon mantchuricumin the Huanglong Mountains, Shaanxi Province, China. Zoological Science, 29(9), 593–598. https://doi.org/10.2108/zsj.29.593