Birds of Cimarron National Grassland

Birds of Cimarron National Grassland
Author: Ted T. Cable
Publisher:
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1996
Genre: Bird watching
ISBN:

Bird records for the Cimarron National Grassland were collected from literature searches and unpublished field notes submitted by cooperators. Almost 14,000 bird records were compiled in a data file. Based on these data, the status of each bird species reported to have occurred on the Cimarron National Grassland was established. In addition to the species accounts, the history lot the area, current management practices, habitat types, and locations for finding birds are discussed.

Prairie Birds

Prairie Birds
Author: Paul A. Johnsgard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2001
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

"Johnsgard provides an overview of the history, current status, and uncertain future of prairie birds, from falcons and shorebirds to larks and sparrows. Some are intercontinental migrants that winter in South America, others sedentary species or short-distance travelers that may frequent the grasslands of Mexico. Johnsgard describes each species - its features, habits, habitats, migratory patterns, and breeding season ecology.".

Ecosystem Disturbance and Wildlife Conservation in Western Grasslands

Ecosystem Disturbance and Wildlife Conservation in Western Grasslands
Author: Deborah M. Finch
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1998-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780788142048

Reviews & synthesizes info. about the structure, function, & components of steppe & desert grassland ecosystems in the western U.S. with special emphasis on the ecological roles & requirements of wildlife species. It is designed to draw attention to some wildlife topics that have been particularly neglected for western grasslands, & represents a cross section of the papers orally presented at the symposium as well as some additional papers solicited afterwards. Those interested in sustaining the ecological health, productivity, & biological diversity of western grassland ecosystems will find this publication valuable.