scholarly journals The effects of management practices on grassland birds—Sprague’s Pipit (Anthus spragueii)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill A. Shaffer ◽  
Lawrence D. Igl ◽  
Douglas H. Johnson ◽  
Marriah L. Sondreal ◽  
Christopher M. Goldade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Grassland Birds ◽  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Sprague's Pipit

scholarly journals A Survey for Federally Listed Grassland Birds at First Nations Reserves

2005 ◽  
Vol 119 (4) ◽  
pp. 490
Author(s):  
Scott D. Stevens ◽  
Troy I. Wellicome
Keyword(s):  
First Nations ◽  
Grassland Birds ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Remote Sensing Data ◽  
Geographic Ranges ◽  
Burrowing Owl ◽  
Native Grassland ◽  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Special Concern ◽  
Sprague's Pipit

We surveyed native and non-native grassland for federally listed grassland bird species at Reserves and/or Treaty Land Entitlements (TLE) belonging to five First Nations in the prairie ecozone of Canada. Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis – of special concern), Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus – threatened), and Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus – of special concern) were observed at five of 335, three of 361, and five of 329 survey points within their respective geographic ranges. Sprague’s Pipit (Anthus spragueii – threatened) was observed at 69 of 361 survey points and accounted for 84% of sites with listed birds. Estimates of proportions of native and non-native grassland within 400 m of survey points indicated that Sprague’s Pipit preferred native grassland. Despite special effort, the Burrowing Owl (Athene culicularia – endangered) was not observed, although a nest from a previous year was encountered. We recorded the greatest number of species and individuals on reserves located in mixed and moist-mixed grasslands that contained large portions of native grassland. In many instances, field assessments revealed unsuitable habitat at sites that remote-sensing data classified as suitable.

scholarly journals Trends in Bird Densities at a Remnant Fescue Grassland in Saskatchewan

2017 ◽  
Vol 131 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-178
Author(s):  
Bohdan Pylypec
Keyword(s):  
Grassland Birds ◽  
Athene Cunicularia ◽  
Passerculus Sandwichensis ◽  
Burrowing Owl ◽  
Dolichonyx Oryzivorus ◽  
The Past ◽  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Horned Lark ◽  
Sprague's Pipit ◽  
The 1960S

Populations of grassland birds in North America have declined greatly in the past five decades. Hypothesized drivers of decline include habitat loss, fragmentation, and adverse impacts from human activities. At a remnant fescue grassland in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan numbers of Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis), Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta), Brewer’s Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus), and Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) have been stable. Numbers of clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) have increased since the 1960s. Sprague’s Pipit (Anthus spragueii), Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda), and Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) are no longer present. Baird’s Sparrow (Ammodramus bairdii), Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus), and Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) have become irregular visitors. In the past 50 years, 91 species have been observed displaying territorial behaviour, feeding, nesting, or migrating at this remnant native grassland. With encroaching urban development and increased human influence at the prairie and surrounding area, the impacts on the bird communities at the site in the future are unknown.

Sprague's Pipit (Anthus spragueii)

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen K. Davis ◽  
Mark B. Robbins ◽  
Brenda C. Dale
Keyword(s):  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Sprague's Pipit

Sprague's Pipit (Anthus spragueii)

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark B. Robbins ◽  
Brenda C. Dale
Keyword(s):  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Sprague's Pipit

Effects of agriculture upon populations of native passerine birds of an Alberta fescue grassland

1973 ◽  
Vol 51 (7) ◽  
pp. 697-713 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. Owens ◽  
M. T. Myres
Keyword(s):  
Passerine Birds ◽  
Passerculus Sandwichensis ◽  
Disturbed Areas ◽  
Native Grassland ◽  
Savannah Sparrow ◽  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Agricultural Use ◽  
Horned Lark ◽  
Sprague's Pipit ◽  
Avian Populations

The effects of several forms of agricultural use of native fescue (Festuca scabrella) grasslands upon populations of native passerine birds were studied in the Hand Hills of southern Alberta in 1970.Censuses of avian populations were carried out on twelve 40-acre (16.2 ha) study plots as well as on two 10-mi (16.1 km) long roadside routes. The vegetation on the study plots and along the roadside routes was described.Native fescue grasslands, undisturbed for 3 years, supported a passerine community consisting of Baird's sparrow (Ammodramus bairdii), Sprague's pipit (Anthus spragueii), savannah sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis), clay-colored sparrow (Spizella pallida), and western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta). Incomplete disturbance of fescue grasslands, by mowing for hay or grazing by cattle, reduced or eliminated Baird's sparrow and Sprague's pipit but permitted the ingress of horned lark (Eremophila alpestris) and chestnut-collared longspur (Calcarius ornatus). Total elimination of the native grassland, by ploughing and cultivation for cereal crops, eliminated all passerine species except the horned lark. Peripheral disturbed areas resulting from cultivation, such as held boundaries and roadside ditches, may have benefited several species that tend to occur in ecotonal habitats: savannah sparrow, clay-colored sparrow, and vesper sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus).

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