The habitat of a species is determined by the abiotic components
of the environment necessary for its survival. However, in recent
decades, a common problem threatening the ecological function of
species habitats is the alternation, loss, and fragmentation of these
habitats (Jacquin et al., 2005; Lee et al., 2010), which are induced by
pollution, changes in land use, and other human activities (Ronka
et al., 2008). The loss of habitat is a major factor contributing to
the decline of waterbirds around the world, and it seriously threatens
the health and integrity of waterbirds (Debeljak et al., 2001).
Therefore, it is important to understand the habitat requirements
of waterbirds and to effectively assess the waterbird habitat suitability.