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USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center staff publish results of their research in USGS series reports and in peer-reviewed journals. Publication links are below. Information on all USGS publications can be found at the USGS Publications Warehouse.
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Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Northern Harrier Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Northern Harrier
Information on the habitat requirements and effects of habitat management on grassland birds were summarized from information in more than 5,500 published and unpublished papers. A range map is provided to indicate the relative densities of the species in North America, based on Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) data. Although birds frequently are observed outside the breeding range indicated...
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Jill A. Dechant, Marriah L. Sondreal, Douglas H. Johnson, Lawrence D. Igl, Christopher M. Goldade, Melvin P. Nenneman, Betty R. Euliss
Lesser scaup (Aythya affinis) Lesser scaup (Aythya affinis)
Abstract not submitted to date
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J. E. Austin, Christine M. Custer, A. D. Afton
Effects of the herbicide atrazine on Ambystoma tigrinum metamorphosis: duration, larval growth, and hormonal response Effects of the herbicide atrazine on Ambystoma tigrinum metamorphosis: duration, larval growth, and hormonal response
We exposed larval tiger salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum) reared in the laboratory from eggs collected from a prairie wetland in North Dakota to three concentrations of atrazine (0, 75, and 250 i??g/L) in a static renewal test to determine the pesticide's effect on (1) plasma corticosterone and thyroxine concentrations, (2) larval size, and (3) days-to-stage at stages 2 and 4 of...
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Diane L. Larson, Susan McDonald, Steven J. Hamilton, Albert J. Fivizzani, Wesley E. Newton
Waterfowl in the prairie pothole region Waterfowl in the prairie pothole region
The prairie pothole region of the northern Great Plains is one of the most important areas for duck reproduction in North America. The region produces, on average, 50% of the primary species of game ducks on the continent (Smith 1995), yet accounts for only 10% of the waterfowl breeding habitat in North America (Smith et al. 1964). Twelve of the 34 species of North American ducks are...
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Jane E. Austin
Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Le Conte's Sparrow Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Le Conte's Sparrow
Information on the habitat requirements and effects of habitat management on grassland birds were summarized from information in more than 4,000 published and unpublished papers. A range map is provided to indicate the relative densities of the species in North America, based on Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) data. Although birds frequently are observed outside the breeding range indicated...
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Jill A. Dechant, Marriah L. Sondreal, Douglas H. Johnson, Lawrence D. Igl, Christopher M. Goldade, Amy L. Zimmerman, Betty R. Euliss
Effects of capture and handling on survival of female northern pintails Effects of capture and handling on survival of female northern pintails
Identification of capture and handling procedures that influence survival of waterfowl has important research and management implications. We captured 347 female Northern Pintails (Anas acuta) using rocket nets, fitted them with harness (backpack-type) radio transmitters, and monitored their survival during the first 10 d following release. Females were 16 times more likely to die during...
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R. R. Cox, A. D. Afton
Reproductive success of Belding's Savannah Sparrows in a highly fragmented landscape Reproductive success of Belding's Savannah Sparrows in a highly fragmented landscape
Habitat fragmentation can influence the abundance and distribution of birds. Decreases in patch size increase the amount of edge habitat, which can allow greater invasion by exotic species, predators, and brood parasites (Hagan and Johnston 1992, Donovan et al., 1995). Fragmented habitats may act as population sinks and result in local extinctions unless immigration occurs from source...
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A.N. Powell, Christine L. Collier
Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Grasshopper Sparrow Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Grasshopper Sparrow
Information on the habitat requirements and effects of habitat management on grassland birds were summarized from information in more than 5,500 published and unpublished papers. A range map is provided to indicate the relative densities of the species in North America, based on Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) data. Although birds frequently are observed outside the breeding range indicated...
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Jill A. Dechant, Marriah L. Sondreal, Douglas H. Johnson, Lawrence D. Igl, Christopher M. Goldade, Melvin P. Nenneman, Betty R. Euliss
Anurans as indicators of wetland condition in the North Dakota prairie pothole region Anurans as indicators of wetland condition in the North Dakota prairie pothole region
No abstract available.
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D.G. Bowers, D.E. Anderson, N.H. Euliss
Maintaining the quality of park resources and visitor experiences: A handbook for managers Maintaining the quality of park resources and visitor experiences: A handbook for managers
No abstract available.
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Dorothy H. Anderson, David W. Lime, Theresa L. Wang
Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Sedge Wren Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Sedge Wren
Information on the habitat requirements and effects of habitat management on grassland birds were summarized from information in more than 5,500 published and unpublished papers. A range map is provided to indicate the relative densities of the species in North America, based on Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) data. Although birds frequently are observed outside the breeding range indicated...
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Jill A. Dechant, Marriah L. Sondreal, Douglas H. Johnson, Lawrence D. Igl, Christopher M. Goldade, Barry D. Parkin, Betty R. Euliss
Decline in greater and lesser scaup populations: issues, hypotheses, and research directions. Summary report of the Scaup Workshop 9-10 September 1998, Jamestown, ND Decline in greater and lesser scaup populations: issues, hypotheses, and research directions. Summary report of the Scaup Workshop 9-10 September 1998, Jamestown, ND
No abstract available.
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J. E. Austin, A. D. Afton, M.G. Anderson, R. G. Clark, Christine M. Custer, J.S. Lawrence, B. Pollard, J.K. Ringelman