The effects of management practices on grassland birds—Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus)
December 20, 2021
The key to Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) management is providing large grasslands and wetlands, particularly those that can support high densities of voles (Microtus species). Short-eared Owls have been reported to use habitats with 30–90 centimeters (cm) average vegetation height, 7–47 cm visual obstruction reading, 31–85 percent grass cover, 8–26 percent forb cover, less than 18 percent shrub cover, 43 percent litter cover, and 1–2 cm litter depth.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2021 |
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Title | The effects of management practices on grassland birds—Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) |
DOI | 10.3133/pp1842Q |
Authors | Jill A. Shaffer, Lawrence D. Igl, Douglas H. Johnson, Marriah L. Sondreal, Christopher M. Goldade, Melvin P. Nenneman, Betty R. Euliss |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Professional Paper |
Series Number | 1842 |
Index ID | pp1842Q |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |