Effects of Management Practices on Grassland Birds: Chestnut-Collared Longspur

Authors

Jill A. Dechant
Marriah L. Sondreal
Douglas H. Johnson, USGSFollow
Lawrence D. Igl, USGSFollow
Christopher M. Goldade
Melvin P. Nenneman
Betty R. Euliss

Date of this Version

2002

Comments

Dechant, J. A., M. L. Sondreal, D. H. Johnson, L. D. Igl, C. M. Goldade, M. P. Nenneman, and B. R. Euliss. 1998 (revised 2002). Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Chestnut-collared Longspur. Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, ND. 17 pages.

Abstract

Chestnut-Collared Longspur (Calcarius ornatus):
Breeding range
Suitable habitat
Area requirements
Brown-headed Cowbird brood parasitism
Breeding-season phenology and site fidelity
Species’ response to management
Management Recommendations
Characteristics