The Discovery of Sprague's Pipit, Anthus spragueii

The Auk ◽  
1951 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 379-380
Author(s):  
Francis H. Allen
Keyword(s):  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Sprague's Pipit

Sprague's Pipit (Anthus spragueii)

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen K. Davis ◽  
Mark B. Robbins ◽  
Brenda C. Dale
Keyword(s):  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Sprague's Pipit

Sprague's Pipit (Anthus spragueii)

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark B. Robbins ◽  
Brenda C. Dale
Keyword(s):  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Sprague's Pipit

Effects of agriculture upon populations of native passerine birds of an Alberta fescue grassland

1973 ◽  
Vol 51 (7) ◽  
pp. 697-713 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. Owens ◽  
M. T. Myres
Keyword(s):  
Passerine Birds ◽  
Passerculus Sandwichensis ◽  
Disturbed Areas ◽  
Native Grassland ◽  
Savannah Sparrow ◽  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Agricultural Use ◽  
Horned Lark ◽  
Sprague's Pipit ◽  
Avian Populations

The effects of several forms of agricultural use of native fescue (Festuca scabrella) grasslands upon populations of native passerine birds were studied in the Hand Hills of southern Alberta in 1970.Censuses of avian populations were carried out on twelve 40-acre (16.2 ha) study plots as well as on two 10-mi (16.1 km) long roadside routes. The vegetation on the study plots and along the roadside routes was described.Native fescue grasslands, undisturbed for 3 years, supported a passerine community consisting of Baird's sparrow (Ammodramus bairdii), Sprague's pipit (Anthus spragueii), savannah sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis), clay-colored sparrow (Spizella pallida), and western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta). Incomplete disturbance of fescue grasslands, by mowing for hay or grazing by cattle, reduced or eliminated Baird's sparrow and Sprague's pipit but permitted the ingress of horned lark (Eremophila alpestris) and chestnut-collared longspur (Calcarius ornatus). Total elimination of the native grassland, by ploughing and cultivation for cereal crops, eliminated all passerine species except the horned lark. Peripheral disturbed areas resulting from cultivation, such as held boundaries and roadside ditches, may have benefited several species that tend to occur in ecotonal habitats: savannah sparrow, clay-colored sparrow, and vesper sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus).

scholarly journals A Survey for Federally Listed Grassland Birds at First Nations Reserves

2005 ◽  
Vol 119 (4) ◽  
pp. 490
Author(s):  
Scott D. Stevens ◽  
Troy I. Wellicome
Keyword(s):  
First Nations ◽  
Grassland Birds ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Remote Sensing Data ◽  
Geographic Ranges ◽  
Burrowing Owl ◽  
Native Grassland ◽  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Special Concern ◽  
Sprague's Pipit

We surveyed native and non-native grassland for federally listed grassland bird species at Reserves and/or Treaty Land Entitlements (TLE) belonging to five First Nations in the prairie ecozone of Canada. Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis – of special concern), Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus – threatened), and Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus – of special concern) were observed at five of 335, three of 361, and five of 329 survey points within their respective geographic ranges. Sprague’s Pipit (Anthus spragueii – threatened) was observed at 69 of 361 survey points and accounted for 84% of sites with listed birds. Estimates of proportions of native and non-native grassland within 400 m of survey points indicated that Sprague’s Pipit preferred native grassland. Despite special effort, the Burrowing Owl (Athene culicularia – endangered) was not observed, although a nest from a previous year was encountered. We recorded the greatest number of species and individuals on reserves located in mixed and moist-mixed grasslands that contained large portions of native grassland. In many instances, field assessments revealed unsuitable habitat at sites that remote-sensing data classified as suitable.

Polymorphic microsatellite loci from Sprague's pipit (Anthus spragueii), a grassland endemic passerine bird

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 315-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
NICHOLAS G. CRAWFORD ◽  
MAUREEN B. PETERS ◽  
CRIS HAGEN ◽  
TRAVIS C. GLENN ◽  
STEPHEN K. DAVIS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Microsatellite Loci ◽  
Passerine Bird ◽  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Polymorphic Microsatellite ◽  
Sprague's Pipit

Sprague's Pipit (Anthus spragueii)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen K. Davis ◽  
Mark B. Robbins ◽  
Brenda C. Dale
Keyword(s):  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Sprague's Pipit

Song Rate Variation in Sprague's Pipit (Anthus spragueii)

2010 ◽  
Vol 91 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-330
Author(s):  
Kristen A. Martin ◽  
Stephen K. Davis ◽  
Ryan J. Fisher ◽  
R. Mark Brigham
Keyword(s):  
Rate Variation ◽  
Song Rate ◽  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Sprague's Pipit

Removal of nestling radio-transmitters by adult Sprague’s Pipit (Anthus spragueii)

2010 ◽  
Vol 151 (3) ◽  
pp. 749-753 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan J. Fisher ◽  
Kimberly M. Dohms ◽  
Stephen K. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Radio Transmitters ◽  
Sprague's Pipit

scholarly journals Nesting Behaviour and Reproductive Success of Sprague’s Pipit (Anthus spragueii) and Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) during Pipeline Construction

2016 ◽  
Vol 130 (2) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Glenn C Sutter ◽  
Stephen K Davis ◽  
Janice C Skiffington ◽  
Laura M Keating ◽  
Lois A Pittaway
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Success ◽  
Nest Survival ◽  
Breeding Habitat ◽  
Activity Period ◽  
Noise Levels ◽  
Pipeline Construction ◽  
Oil Pipeline ◽  
Anthus Spragueii ◽  
Daily Nest Survival ◽  
Sprague's Pipit

Industrial activity occurs in the breeding habitat of several species at risk, including the federally threatened Sprague’s Pipit (Anthus spragueii). To evaluate whether oil pipeline construction reduces the productivity of this species, we examined (a) noise levels in relation to distance from the pipeline right-of-way (ROW), (b) the extent to which noise and song frequencies overlapped, (c) the distribution of Sprague’s Pipit nests relative to the ROW, and (d) Sprague’s Pipit reproductive success during exposure to pipeline construction and clean-up activity. We also examined the songs, nest locations, and reproductive success of the Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) for comparison. Study plots (400 × 400 m, n = 30) were established in grassland adjacent to the pipeline ROW or 600 m away from the ROW in similar habitat. Mean maximum noise levels during pipeline activity included frequencies that overlapped the song range of both species and were louder than the recommended 49 dB threshold up to 250 m from the ROW. Sprague’s Pipit nests were evenly distributed across close and distant plots, whereas Vesper Sparrow nests were more abundant within 50 m of the ROW. Sprague’s Pipit daily nest survival rate and the number of young surviving to day 8 both increased with increasing distance from the ROW; and Vesper Sparrow daily nest survival decreased slightly with exposure to pipeline activities. Our findings validate the restricted activity period and indicate that the recommended setback distance of 350 m is a reasonable guideline for pipeline projects.

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