Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (PWRC, Laurel) | Format: URL
www.pwrc.usgs.gov — Bird banding is a technique for studying the movements, survival, and behavior of birds. Wild birds are captured and a band containing a number and other information is place on the leg. This website for users who are looking for information about bird bands, along with a brief history of bird banding, information on who bands birds and why, More...
Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC, Flagstaff) | Format: URL
sbsc.wr.usgs.gov — The Southwestern Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) is a small passerine bird placed on the federal Endangered Species list in 1995. The purpose of this web site is to provide a centralized location where the viewer can find out what the flycatcher looks and sounds like, and learn about the status, distribution, biology and habitats of More...
Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (PWRC, Laurel) | Format: URL
www.pwrc.usgs.gov — Written summaries of biological characteristics and contaminant exposure and effects data for 38 coastal and estuarine terrestrial vertebrates are available. Species were selected based on their previous use in contaminant monitoring, their status as valued natural resources, or as representatives of taxonomic groups. Characterizations were More...
Publisher: California Information Node | Format: URL
cain.nbii.gov — The California Information Node provides access to data and information about California's environment. Among the topics covered are: invasive species, resource management, conservation, restoration, plants, animals, watersheds and policies. Images, maps and spatial data are also provided. Links to biological issues, biological disciplines, More...
Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC, Corvallis) | Format: URL
ris.wr.usgs.gov — The Raptor Information System (RIS) is a computerized literature retrieval system that focuses on raptor management, human impacts on raptors, the mitigation of adverse impacts, and basic raptor biology (with an emphasis on population dynamics and predation). The raptor contaminants database is a subset of RIS that includes references with More...
Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC, Corvallis) | Format: URL
fresc.usgs.gov — Conservation Genetics of Shorebirds uses molecular techniques to describe genetic structure and diversity in North American shorebirds (order: Charadriiformes) to facilitate population maintenance and recovery of these migratory birds.
Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC, Corvallis) | Format: URL
sagemap.wr.usgs.gov — SAGEMAP - Spatial Data for Sage Grouse and Shrubsteppe Systems is needed for research and management of sage grouse and sagebrush steppe habitats in the western United States. This website is a product of the NBII Great Basin Information Project. Find out more from this resource on sage grouse as endangered species, habitat information, More...
Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Status & Trends | Format: URL
biology.usgs.gov — BEST evaluates environmental contaminants and their effects on species and lands under the stewardship of the Department of Interior to provide scientific information and guide management actions. The BEST Program provides the conceptual framework, leadership, and national coordination to identify spatial and temporal trends in contaminant More...
Publisher: USGS | Science Center: National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC, Madison) | Format: URL
www.nwhc.usgs.gov — Learn about the West Nile Virus (WNV) from this USGS National Wildlife Health Center's Web page. Contains links to fact sheets and information from other government agencies and organizations.
Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Western Ecological Research Center (WERC, Sacramento) | Format: URL
www.werc.usgs.gov — Migration of Surf Scoters along the Pacific Coast site studies surf scoters, a sea duck, that winter in the San Francisco Bay. Sea ducks are investigated because of evidence indicating widespread population declines in this group. This USGS issue overview studies the ecology of wintering populations and their contaminant risks, including More...
Publisher: Other (Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)) | Format: .PDF
www.pwrc.usgs.gov — From the abstract: Environmental contaminants can have profound effects on birds, acting from the molecular through population levels of biological organization. An analysis of potential contaminant threats was undertaken at 52 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) within the northeastern Atlantic coast drainage. Using geographic information system More...
Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Fort Collins Science Center (FORT, Ft. Collins) | Format: .PDF
www.fort.usgs.gov — Migratory birds face many changes to the landscapes they traverse and the habitats they use. Wind turbines and communications towers, which pose hazards to birds and bats in flight, are being erected or proposed across the United States and offshore. Human activities can also destroy or threaten habitats critical to birds during migratory passage, More...