Publications
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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Bird behavior and mortality in relation to power lines in prairie habitats Bird behavior and mortality in relation to power lines in prairie habitats
Research was conducted to determine the magnitude of avian mortality caused by power transmission lines in prairie habitats during the two spring and two fall migration periods between July 1980 and May 1982. Searches for dead birds were made at least twice weekly during each migration period. Study sites were selected to include 'worst-case' situations involving potentially large...
Authors
C. A. Faanes
Conservation tillage and wildlife Conservation tillage and wildlife
Abstract has not been submitted
Authors
Harold F. Duebbert
Composition and stability of coyote families and territories in North Dakota Composition and stability of coyote families and territories in North Dakota
Coyote (Canis latrans) families studied in North Dakota during 1976 to 1978 contained three or more adults during the spring-summer season, and they occupied large contiguous, non-overlapping territories. Coyote territories averaged 61 km2 during the spring-summer season and 30 km2 during fall-winter season. Three of four families occupied territories that were similar in size for two...
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S.H. Allen, James O. Hastings, S. C. Kohn
A model of the productivity of the mallard duck A model of the productivity of the mallard duck
This paper describes a stochastic computer model that simulates recruitment of the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) under different habitat conditions and management scenarios. The model incorporates several environmental phenomena and biological relations that affect mallard recruitment. Major events include arrival of mallards in the spring, daily survival of hens, initiation of nests...
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Douglas H. Johnson, Donald W. Sparling, Lewis M. Cowardin
Fall and winter foods of northern pintails in the Sacramento Valley, California Fall and winter foods of northern pintails in the Sacramento Valley, California
Food habits of northern pintails (Anas acuta) were investigated on 3 national wildlife refuges in the western portion of the Sacramento Valley, California, from August to March 1979-82. Pintails consumed 97% (aggregate % dry wt) plant food during diurnal foraging on national wildlife refuge rice, summer-irrigated, and summer-dry habitats from August through January. Invertebrate use...
Authors
Michael R. Miller
Management of midges and other invertebrates for waterfowl wintering in California Management of midges and other invertebrates for waterfowl wintering in California
A review of recent waterfowl food habit studies showed that invertebrates are of major dietary importance to ducks wintering in California. However current wetland practices are directed at production of plant foods and seldom consider the propagation of invertebrates. We suggest that invertebrate repopulation of seasonally flooded marshes will occur more rapidly if an inoculum of...
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N.H. Euliss, G. Grodhaus
Captive-reared Aleutian Canada Geese migrate to the Marshall Islands Captive-reared Aleutian Canada Geese migrate to the Marshall Islands
No abstract available.
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Paul F. Springer, Forrest B. Lee, William L. Schipper, Daniel R. Yparraguirre
Northern pintail body condition during wet and dry winters in the Sacramento Valley, California Northern pintail body condition during wet and dry winters in the Sacramento Valley, California
Body weights and carcass composition of male and female adult northern pintails (Anas acuta) were investigated in the Sacramento Valley, California, from August to March 1979-82. Pintails were lightweight, lean, and had reduced breast, leg, and heart muscles during August-September. Ducks steadily gained weight after arrival; and body, carcass (body wt minus feathers and gastrointestinal...
Authors
Michael R. Miller
Renesting Characteristics of Captive Mallards on Experimental Ponds Renesting Characteristics of Captive Mallards on Experimental Ponds
Renesting characteristics of captive wild-strain mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) were investigated on experimental ponds in southcentral North Dakota during the breeding seasons of 1976-81. Renesting efforts and egg production increased during the 1st 3 years. Post-yearling females that experienced clutch loss during early incubation produced 3 clutches of eggs during the breeding season...
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G.A. Swanson, T.L. Shaffer, J.F. Wolf, F.B. Lee
Influence of striped skunk removal on upland duck nest success in North Dakota Influence of striped skunk removal on upland duck nest success in North Dakota
Abstract has not been submitted
Authors
R. J. Greenwood
Habitat suitability index models: northern pintail (Gulf Coast wintering) Habitat suitability index models: northern pintail (Gulf Coast wintering)
No abstract available.
Authors
R.J. Howard, H.A. Kantrud
Waterfowl harvest at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, 1936-41 Waterfowl harvest at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, 1936-41
Waterfowl harvest at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) for the 6-yr period 1936-41 is described and compared with a recent (1978-83) period. During the early period 46,987 geese and 76,143 ducks were bagged during 48,610 hunter-visits. Hunting seasons were 30 to 60 d in length. Greater White-fronted Geese Anser albifrons, followed by Northern Pintails Anas acuta, and Cackling...
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D.S. Gilmer, J.M. Hicks, James C. Bartonek, E.H. McCollum