Expand on an existing framework studying the wintering ecology of longspurs and other grassland birds in the Great Plains using species distribution modeling, automated radio telemetry biologging, and weather radar analysis. Project will develop tools to improve field grassland bird surveys to more accurately estimate abundance and habitat usage, and to improve grazing management regimes to best advance bird conservation.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
ConocoPhillips SPIRIT of Conservation
Project Title: Developing Tools to Advance Grassland Bird Wintering Habitat Management Practices (OK, TX, NM, CO)
Organization:
University of Oklahoma
Project ID:
1201.19.066605
Description:
Award Amount:
$138144.68
Location:
Focal sites include: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, OK; Comanche, Kiowa, and Rita Blanca National Grasslands in CO, NM, OK, TX; Crossbar Management Area, TX; and the Pantex Plant, TX.