Thesis by David A. Kisner (2004)

The giant reed, Arundo donax, is an invasive exotic plant dominant in many of California's riparian areas, and is thought to offer little feeding or nesting habitats for birds. I investigated the relationship between A. donax and riparian bird richness and abundance within three drainages in San Diego county, California during four seasons (winter, spring, and early and late breeding) in 2001...