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Piping plover nesting habitat distribution maps for the U.S. Prairie Pothole Region, 2000–2021

October 25, 2023

These maps were developed to support an effort to understand the spatial characteristics of piping plover (Charadrius melodus) nesting habitats. The maps show the expected nesting habitat distributions and piping plover intensity between 2000 and 2021 in the U.S. Prairie Pothole Region.

Publication Year 2023
Title Piping plover nesting habitat distribution maps for the U.S. Prairie Pothole Region, 2000–2021
DOI 10.5066/P9KWK13B
Authors Kristen S. Ellis, Michael J Anteau, Garrett J. MacDonald, Rose J Swift, Megan Ring, Dustin L Toy, Mark H Sherfy
Product Type Data Release
Record Source USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog
USGS Organization Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center