Jun 20, 2025 · Playas are important habitat for migratory birds and waterfowl. The Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus), Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors), and the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) can …

Playas occupy the flat central basins of desert plains. They require interior drainage to a zone where evaporation greatly exceeds inflow. When flooded, a playa lake forms where fine-grained sediment …

Playas have an unpredictable and rapidly changing wet-dry cycle, which is essential to how they work — and provide benefits including groundwater recharge and wildlife habitat.

Playas occur in intermountain basins throughout the arid southwestern United States. Although playas may appear as featureless plains, they are rich in features and characteristics that can reveal …

Playa lakes are one of the most important types of ephemeral or temporary wetlands in the arid Southwest (Figure 1). These shallow, generally circular depressions with clay-lined basins form at …

Jun 1, 1995 · Explore the fascinating world of playas, shallow basins in the southern Great Plains that serve as vital water sources and wildlife habitats. Learn about their formation, ecological importance, …

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Playas are flat, low-lying areas found in arid and semi-arid regions that can fill with water during periods of heavy rain. These ephemeral lakes often dry up, leaving behind a hard, crusty surface composed …

Playas often have commercially significant deposits of a variety of salts. They are common worldwide and are especially conspicuous in deserts of Australia, Africa (north and south), Argentina, Chile, and …

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