The Greater Prairie Chicken and Missouri's Land-use Patterns
Author | : Donald M. Christisen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 51 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Game bird management |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Donald M. Christisen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 51 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Game bird management |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Paul Johnsgard |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1609620879 |
The ten currently recognized species of grouse in North America have played an important role in America's history, from the famous but ill-fated heath hen, a primary source of meat for the earliest New England immigrants, to the ruffed grouse, currently one of the most abundant and soughtafter upland game birds in more than 40 states and provinces. This book summarizes the ecology, reproductive biology, and social behavior of all ten of the extant North American grouse species. It also describes the current status of grouse populations, some of which are perilously close to extinction. The social behavior of grouse is of special biological interest because among these ten species there is a complete mating system spectrum, from seasonally monogamous pair-bonding to highly promiscuous mating patterns. The latter group illustrates the strong structural and behavioral effects of sexual selection resulting from nonmonogamous mating. These influences reach a peak in the development by some grouse species of engaging in mating "leks," arena-like competitions performed by males while attempting to attract fertile females, and also provide opportunities for females to select optimum mating partners. These sexual competitions also promote strong differences evolving in sexual signaling behaviors ("displays") among closely related species. Nevertheless, a relatively high incidence of mating errors and resulting hybridization often occurs in spite of these marked behavioral differences. In addition to a text of 101,000 words, the book includes 16 range maps, 37 line drawings, and 38 photographs by the author, as well as nearly 1,400 literature citations.
Author | : Brett K. Sandercock |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 2011-09-04 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0520270061 |
"Summarizing current knowledge of grouse biology, this volume is organized in four sections--spatial ecology, habitat relationships, population biology, and conservation and management--and offers insights into spatial requirements, movements, and demography of grouse. Much of the research employs emerging tools in ecology that span biogeochemistry, molecular genetics, endocrinology, radio-telemetry, and remote sensing".--Adapted from publisher descrip tion on back cover
Author | : Missouri Academy of Science |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 580 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Mark B. Robbins |
Publisher | : University of Missouri Press |
Total Pages | : 428 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780826207913 |
"Robbins and Easterla offer the most comprehensive treatment of the birds recorded in Missouri since Otto Widmann's landmark publication at the turn of the century. Birds of Missouri couples an exhaustive literature review with much unpublished information to present a historical perspective, as well as an up-to-date assessment of each species recorded in the state."--Publishers website.
Author | : Karla K. Sparks |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Fragmented landscapes |
ISBN | : |
Missouri's greater prairie chicken (Tympanuchus cupido, GPC) populations have declined due to habitat fragmentation, degradation, and conversion. GPCs utilize annual breeding grounds, lek sites, which are centrally located within the habitat and a measurement of habitat quality. Population trends were determined from GPC survey data. Landcover variables: fragmentation, drainage, prairie patch size, landcover patch shape, and the amount of forested area, were compared at three spatial extents based on GPC movement patterns to determine those variables associated with stable leks. At 1.69 km, extent grassland area and mean patch size were significantly different among stability classes. At 3 km, grassland area, number of patches, and mean patch size were significantly different. At 10 km, number of patches, mean patch size, mean proximity index, and mean shape index for grassland were significantly different. Landscape compositions and configurations supporting stable leks are essential in future identification of optimal GPC habitats.