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Data from: Broad-scale occurrence of a subsidized avian predator: reducing impacts of ravens on sage-grouse and other sensitive prey

Dates

Publication Date
Start Date
2007-03-01
End Date
2016-07-31

Citation

O’Neil, S.T., Coates, P.S., Brussee, B.E., Jackson, P.J., Howe, K.B., Moser, A.M., Foster, L.J., and Delehanty, D.J., 2018, Data from: Broad-scale occurrence of a subsidized avian predator: reducing impacts of ravens on sage-grouse and other sensitive prey: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P93ONIQT.

Summary

Expanding human enterprise across remote environments impacts many wildlife species, including sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus), an indicator species whose decline is at the center of national conservation strategies and land use policies. Anthropogenic resources provide subsidies for generalist predators, potentially leading to cascading effects on sensitive prey species at lower trophic levels. In semi-arid western ecosystems, common ravens (Corvus corax) are expanding in distribution and abundance, and may be negatively affecting sage-grouse reproductive success at broad spatial scales. Ravens are a common predator of sage-grouse nests, and potentially prey on chicks as well. This research aimed to address the growing demand [...]

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Contacts

Originator :
Shawn T O'Neil, Peter S Coates, Brianne E Brussee, Pat L Jackson, Kristy B Howe, Ann M Moser, Lee J Foster, David J Delehanty
Metadata Contact :
Michael P Chenaille
Publisher :
U.S. Geological Survey
Distributor :
U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase
USGS Mission Area :
Ecosystems
SDC Data Owner :
Western Ecological Research Center

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DataFromBroad_scaleOccurrenceOfSubsidizedAvianPredator_ReducingImpactsOfRavensOnSage_grouseAndOtherSensitivePrey.xml
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Purpose

This model and these data are intended to provide wildlife managers in the Great Basin region with resources to help mitigate potential negative effects of common ravens on species of conservation concern, such as sage-grouse.

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The authors of these data require that data users contact them regarding intended use and to assist with understanding limitations and interpretation. Unless otherwise stated, all data, metadata and related materials are considered to satisfy the quality standards relative to the purpose for which the data were collected. Although these data and associated metadata have been reviewed for accuracy and completeness and approved for release by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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DOI https://www.sciencebase.gov/vocab/category/item/identifier doi:10.5066/P93ONIQT
USGS_Keywords https://www.sciencebase.gov/vocab/category/item/identifier Wildlife Biology

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