Habitat Capability Model for Birds Wintering in the Black Hills, South Dakota

Authors

Mark A. Rumble
Todd R. Mills
Lester D. Flake

Document Type

Report

Source

Res. Pap. RMRS-RP-19. Fort Collins, Colo.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 11 p.

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Res. Pap. RMRS-RP-19.

First Page

1

Last Page

11

Publication Date

1999

Abstract

Birds are sensitive indicators of vegetation conditions because they have relatively narrow habitat requirements. Resident bird populations are relatively stable in winter and more closely associated with specific habitats than during summer. Winter can be critical for birds in northern latitudes because food and cover have restricted distribution or abundance. If birds are year-residents, land managers must understand their winter habitat needs to insure that sufficient habitat exists to sustain populations.

Recommended Citation

Rumble, Mark A.; Mills, Todd R.; Flake, Lester D. 1999. Habitat capability model for birds wintering in the Black Hills, South Dakota. Res. Pap. RMRS-RP-19. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 11 p.