Avian conservation genetics
Haig, S.M., Avise, J.C., 1996, Avian conservation genetics In Avise, J.C., Hamrick, J.L., eds., Conservation Genetics: Case Histories From Nature: New York, NY, Chapman and Hall, p. 160-189.
Susan M Haig
Biography
Specialty
Conservation genetics, avian behavioral ecology, population connectivity, endangered species policy.
Recent Accomplishments
Education
- Postdoctoral Fellow, 1987-89, Smithsonian Institution
- Ph.D. Biology, 1987, Biology, University of North Dakota
- B.S. Biology, 1979, Northland College
Professional Studies/Experience
Mentorship/Outreach
Professional societies/affiliations/committees/editorial boards
Honors, awards, recognition, elected offices
Research Interests
Processes affecting persistence/extinction of small populations, conservation genetics, behavioral ecology of shorebirds, wetland ecology, mating systems, dispersal patterns and population connectivity throughout the annual cycle.
Personal Interests
Canoeing, birdwatching, badminton, Irish music
Scientific/Oral Presentations, Abstracts
Science and Products
Year Published: 2010
Genetic characterization of Neotropical Jabiru Storks: Insights for conservation
Jabiru Stork (Jabiru mycteria is listed under Appendix I of CITES and considered threatened in Central America. The first population genetic analysis of Jabiru Storks was carried out using mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) control region sequences (520 bp) and five heterologous microsatellite loci. Samples were collected from the field (N = 49) and museum...
Lopes, I.F.; Haig, S.M.; Lama, S.N.D.Attribution: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Ecosystems
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Genetic characterization of Neotropical Jabiru Storks: Insights for conservation; 2010; Article; Journal; Waterbirds; Lopes, I. F.; Haig, S. M.; Lama, S. N. D.
Year Published: 2010
Subspecies status and population genetic structure in Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus)
Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) is a migratory shorebird that is listed as endangered in Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes and as threatened throughout the rest of its breeding and winter range. We undertook a comprehensive molecular-genetic investigation to (1) address subspecific taxonomy, (2) characterize population genetic structure, and (3)...
Miller, M.P.; Haig, S.M.; Gratto-Trevor, C. L.; Mullins, T.D.Attribution: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Ecosystems
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Subspecies status and population genetic structure in Piping Plover (Charadrius Melodus); 2010; Article; Journal; Auk; Miller, M. P.; Haig, S. M.; Gratto-Trevor, C. L.; Mullins, T. D.
Year Published: 2009
Data from the 2006 International Piping Plover Census
This report presents the results of the 2006 International Census of Piping Plovers (Charadrius melodus). Two sets of tabular data are reported: one for distribution and abundance of wintering Piping Plovers, the other for distribution and abundance of breeding Piping Plovers. The winter census resulted in the observation of 3,884 Piping Plovers...
Elliott-Smith, Elise; Haig, Susan M.; Powers, Brandi M.Attribution: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Ecosystems
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Data from the 2006 International Piping Plover Census; 2009; DS; 426; Elliott-Smith, Elise; Haig, Susan M.; Powers, Brandi M.
Year Published: 2009
Molecular Population Genetic Structure in the Piping Plover
The Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) is a migratory shorebird currently listed as Endangered in Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes, and threatened throughout the remainder of its U.S. breeding and winter range. In this study, we undertook the first comprehensive molecular genetic-based investigation of Piping Plovers. Our primary goals were to (1)...
Miller, Mark P.; Haig, Susan M.; Gratto-Trevor, Cheri L.; Mullins, Thomas D.Attribution: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Ecosystems
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Molecular Population Genetic Structure in the Piping Plover; 2009; OFR; 2009-1032; Miller, Mark P.; Haig, Susan M.; Gratto-Trevor, Cheri L.; Mullins, Thomas D.
Year Published: 2009
Behavior and reproductive success of rock sandpipers breeding on the Yukon-Kuskokwim river delta, Alaska
We studied Rock Sandpiper (Calidris ptilocnemis) breeding behavior and monitored reproductive success from 1998 to 2005 on the Yukon-Kuskokwim River Delta, Alaska, USA. We banded 24 adults and monitored 45 nests. Annual return rate of adults ranged between 67 and 100%. Six pairs of Rock Sandpipers bred at our study site for ???2 years, and among...
Johnson, M.; Conklin, J.R.; Johnson, B.L.; McCaffery, B.J.; Haig, S.M.; Walters, J.R.Attribution: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Ecosystems
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Behavior and reproductive success of rock sandpipers breeding on the Yukon-Kuskokwim river delta, Alaska; 2009; Article; Journal; Wilson Journal of Ornithology; Johnson, M.; Conklin, J. R.; Johnson, B. L.; McCaffery, B. J.; Haig, S. M.; Walters, J. R.
Year Published: 2008
Movements of wintering Dunlin Calidris alpina and changing habitat availability in an agricultural wetland landscape
Few studies have assessed how the dynamics of wetland bird movements relate to changing resource availability, particularly at more than one spatial scale. Within western Oregon's Williamette Valley, we examined winter resident Dunlin Calidris alpina movements in relation to a decrease in availability of preferred shorebird foraging habitat from...
Taft, O.W.; Sanzenbacher, P.M.; Haig, S.M.Attribution: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Ecosystems
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Movements of wintering Dunlin Calidris alpina and changing habitat availability in an agricultural wetland landscape; 2008; Article; Journal; Ibis; Taft, O. W.; Sanzenbacher, P. M.; Haig, S. M.
Year Published: 2008
Range-wide phylogeographic analysis of the spotted frog complex (Rana luteiventris and Rana pretiosa) in northwestern North America
The dynamic geological and climatic history of northwestern North America has made it a focal region for phylogeography. We conducted a range-wide phylogeographic analysis of the spotted frog complex (Rana luteiventris and Rana pretiosa) across its range in northwestern North America to understand its evolutionary history and the distribution of...
Funk, W.C.; Pearl, C.A.; Draheim, H.M.; Adams, M.J.; Mullins, T.D.; Haig, S.M.Attribution: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Ecosystems
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Range-wide phylogeographic analysis of the spotted frog complex (Rana luteiventris and Rana pretiosa) in northwestern North America; 2008; Article; Journal; Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution; Funk, W. C.; Pearl, C. A.; Draheim, H. M.; Adams, M. J.; Mullins, T. D.; Haig, S. M.
Year Published: 2008
Blood parasites in Owls with conservation implications for the Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis)
The three subspecies of Spotted Owl (Northern, Strix occidentalis courina; California, S. o. occidentalis; and Mexican, S. o. lucida) are all threatened by habitat loss and range expansion of the Barred Owl (S. varia). An unaddressed threat is whether Barred Owls could be a source of novel strains of disease such as avian malaria (Plasmodium spp...
Ishak, H.D.; Dumbacher, J.P.; Anderson, N.L.; Keane, J.J.; Valkiunas, G.; Haig, S.M.; Tell, L.A.; Sehgal, R.N.M.Attribution: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Ecosystems
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Blood parasites in Owls with conservation implications for the Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis); 2008; Article; Journal; PLoS ONE; Ishak, H. D.; Dumbacher, J. P.; Anderson, N. L.; Keane, J. J.; Valkiunas, G.; Haig, S. M.; Tell, L. A.; Sehgal, R. N. M.
Year Published: 2008
Genetics Show Current Decline and Pleistocene Expansion in Northern Spotted Owls
The northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) is one of the most controversial threatened subspecies ever listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Because of concern for persistence of the subspecies, logging on Federal lands in the U.S. Pacific Northwest was dramatically reduced under the Northwest Forest Plan in 1994. Despite...
Funk, W. Chris; Forsman, Eric D.; Mullins, Thomas D.; Haig, Susan M.Attribution: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Ecosystems
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Genetics Show Current Decline and Pleistocene Expansion in Northern Spotted Owls; 2008; OFR; 2008-1239; Funk, W. Chris; Forsman, Eric D.; Mullins, Thomas D.; Haig, Susan M.
Year Published: 2008
Landscape Features Shape Genetic Structure in Threatened Northern Spotted Owls
Several recent studies have shown that landscape features can strongly affect spatial patterns of gene flow and genetic variation. Understanding landscape effects on genetic variation is important in conservation for defining management units and understanding movement patterns. The landscape may have little effect on gene flow, however, in highly...
Funk, W. Chris; Forsman, Eric D.; Mullins, Thomas D.; Haig, Susan M.Attribution: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Ecosystems
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Landscape Features Shape Genetic Structure in Threatened Northern Spotted Owls; 2008; OFR; 2008-1240; Funk, W. Chris; Forsman, Eric D.; Mullins, Thomas D.; Haig, Susan M.
Year Published: 2007
Conservation biology for suites of species: Demographic modeling for Pacific island kingfishers
Conservation practitioners frequently extrapolate data from single-species investigations when managing critically endangered populations. However, few researchers initiate work with the intent of making findings useful to conservation efforts for other species. We presented and explored the concept of conducting conservation-oriented research for...
Kesler, D.C.; Haig, S.M.Attribution: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Ecosystems
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Conservation biology for suites of species: Demographic modeling for Pacific island kingfishers; 2007; Article; Journal; Biological Conservation; Kesler, D. C.; Haig, S. M.
Year Published: 2007
Conservation genetics of snowy plovers (Charadrius alexandrinus) in the Western Hemisphere: Population genetic structure and delineation of subspecies
We examined the genetic structure of snowy plovers (Charadrius alexandrinus) in North America, the Caribbean, and the west coast of South America to quantify variation within and among breeding areas and to test the validity of three previously recognized subspecies. Sequences (676 bp) from domains I and II of the mitochondrial control region were...
Funk, W.C.; Mullins, T.D.; Haig, S.M.Attribution: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Ecosystems
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Conservation genetics of snowy plovers (Charadrius alexandrinus) in the Western Hemisphere: Population genetic structure and delineation of subspecies; 2007; Article; Journal; Conservation Genetics; Funk, W. C.; Mullins, T. D.; Haig, S. M.
Pre-USGS Publications
Avian species composition and movement rates in two coastal habitats near Charleston, South Carolina
Savereno, L.A., Savereno, A.J., Boettcher, R., Haig, S.M., 1996, Avian species composition and movement rates in two coastal habitats near Charleston, South Carolina: Chat, v. 60, no. Spring, p. 29-43.
Descriptive genetic studies- Applications in population management and conservation biology
Avise, J.C., Haig, S.M., Ryder, O.A., Lynch, M., Geyer, C.J., 1995, Descriptive genetic studies- Applications in population management and conservation biology In Ballou, J.D., Gilpin, M., Foose, T.J., eds., Population Management for Survival and Recovery: Analytical Methods and Strategies for Small Population Conservation: New York, NY, Columbia University Press, p. 183-244.
Estimation of lean and lipid mass in shorebirds using total-body electrical conductivity
Lyons, J.E., Haig, S.M., 1995, Estimation of lean and lipid mass in shorebirds using total-body electrical conductivity: Auk, v. 112, no. 3, p. 590-602.
Fat content and stopover ecology of spring migrant semipalmated sandpipers in South Carolina
Lyons, J.E., Haig, S.M., 1995, Fat content and stopover ecology of spring migrant semipalmated sandpipers in South Carolina: The Condor, v. 97, no. 2, p. 427-437.
Genetic diversity among two avian species formerly endemic to Guam
Haig, S.M., Ballou, J.D., 1995, Genetic diversity among two avian species formerly endemic to Guam: Auk, v. 112, no. 2, p. 445-455.
Genetic identification of kin in Micronesian kingfishers
Haig, S.M., Ballou, J.D., Casna, N.J., 1995, Genetic identification of kin in Micronesian kingfishers: Journal of Heredity, v. 86, no. 6, p. 423-431.
Habitat-related factors affecting the distribution of nonbreeding American avocets in coastal South Carolina
Boettcher, R., Haig, S.M., Bridges, W.C., 1995, Habitat-related factors affecting the distribution of nonbreeding American avocets in coastal South Carolina: The Condor, v. 97, no. 1, p. 68-81.
Conservation and Environmentalism
Haig, S.M., 1995, Piping Plover InPaehlke, R., ed., Conservation and Environmentalism: An Encyclopedia: New York, NY, Garland Publishing, Inc., p. 524.
Piping plovers
Haig, S.M., Plissner, J.H., 1995, Piping plovers In LaRoe, E.T., Farris, G.S., Puckett, C.E., Doran, P.D., Mac, M.J., eds., Our Living Resources: A Report to the Nation on the Distribution, Abundance, and Health of U.S. Plants, Animals, and Ecosystems: Washington, DC, US Department of the Interior, National Biological Service, p. 77-79.
Behavioral patterns and nearest-neighbor distances among nonbreeding American avocets
Boettcher, R., Haig, S.M., Bridges, Jr., W.C., 1994, Behavioral patterns and nearest-neighbor distances among nonbreeding American avocets: The Condor, v. 96, no. 4, p. 973-986.
Genetic evidence for monogamy in the cooperatively breeding red-cockaded woodpecker
Haig, S.M., Walters, J.R., Plissner, J.H., 1994, Genetic evidence for monogamy in the cooperatively breeding red-cockaded woodpecker: Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, v. 34, no. 4, p. 295-303.
Population differentiation in randomly amplified polymorphic DNA of red-cockaded woodpeckers (Picoides borealis)
Haig, S.M., Rhymer, J.M., Heckel, D.G., 1994, Population differentiation in randomly amplified polymorphic DNA of red-cockaded woodpeckers (Picoides borealis): Molecular Ecology, v. 3, p. 581-595.
Review of "The Migration of Knots," T. Piersma and N. Davidson, editors
Haig, S.M., 1994, Review of "The Migration of Knots," T. Piersma and N. Davidson, editors: Auk, v. 111, no. 4, p. 1028-1029.
The 1991 International Piping Plover Census in the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean - breeding and winter populations
Haig, S.M., Plissner, J.H., 1994, The 1991 International Piping Plover Census in the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean - breeding and winter populations In Plissner, J.H., ed., The 1991 International Piping Plover Census in Canada: Occasional Paper No. 82, Ottawa, Ontario, Canadian Wildlife Service, p. 48-51.
Distribution and abundance of piping plovers - Results and implications of the 1991 International Census
Haig, S.M., Plissner, J.H., 1993, Distribution and abundance of piping plovers - Results and implications of the 1991 International Census: The Condor, v. 95, no. 1, p. 145-156.
Examination of population structure in red-cockaded woodpeckers using DNA profiles
Haig, S.M., Belthoff, J.R., Allen, D.H., 1993, Examination of population structure in red-cockaded woodpeckers using DNA profiles: Evolution, v. 47, no. 1, p. 185-194.
Population viability analysis for a small population of red-cockaded woodpeckers and an evaluation of enhancement strategies
Haig, S.M., Belthoff, J.R., Allen, D.H., 1993, Population viability analysis for a small population of red-cockaded woodpeckers and an evaluation of enhancement strategies: Conservation Biology, v. 7, no. 2, p. 289-301.
Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus)
Haig, S.M., 1992, Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) In Poole, A., Stettenheim, P., Gill, F., eds., The Birds of North America, No. 2: Washington, DC, The American Ornitologists' Union, p. 1-18.
Distribution and dispersal in the piping plover
Haig, S.M., Oring, L.W., 1988, Distribution and dispersal in the piping plover: Auk, v. 105, p. 630-638.
Genetic differentiation of Piping Plovers across North America
Haig, S.M., Oring, L.W., 1988, Genetic differentiation of Piping Plovers across North America: Auk, v. 105, p. 260-267.
Mate, site, and territory fidelity in piping plovers
Haig, S.M., Oring, L.W., 1988, Mate, site, and territory fidelity in piping plovers: Auk, v. 105, p. 268-277.
Distribution and status of the piping plover throughout the annual cycle
Haig, S.M., Oring, L.W., 1985, Distribution and status of the piping plover throughout the annual cycle: Journal of Field Ornithology, v. 56, no. 4, p. 334-345.