Nest site selection by Black-necked Crane Grus nigricollis in the Ruoergai Wetland, China

From 5 May 2003 to early June 2005, nest site selection of Black-necked Cranes Grits nigricollis was studied at the Ruoergai Wetland Nature Reserve (RWNR), an important breeding area for the species in China. Results showed that the crane nests only in we

Financial support for the study was provided by a grant from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (KSCX2-SW-119), Western light foundation of Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the International Crane Foundation. We are grateful to Dr. Li Fengshan, Beth Lorence,