Effects of Management Practices on Grassland Birds: Short-Eared Owl

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

2001

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 2001). Effects of management practices on grassland birds: Short-eared Owl. Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, ND. 10 pages.

Abstract

Short-Eared Owl (Asio flammeus):
Breeding range
Suitable habitat
Prey habitat
Area requirements
Brown-headed Cowbird brood parasitism
Breeding-season phenology and site fidelity
Species’ response to management
Management Recommendations
Habitat Characteristics