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Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus) Abundance, Reproductive
Success, and Habitat Selection within the Columbia Basin of Oregon and
Washington
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The Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington support a large breeding population of Long-billed Curlews, yet current populations are declining. These birds have been known to nest in agricultural settings as well as native grassland and shrub-steppe. Little more is known about Long-billed Curlew reproductive habits. The USGS is evaluating Long-billed Curlew abundance and reproductive success in both agricultural and native habitats in several national wildlife refuges within the Columbia Basin. Results from this study are used to determine the relative importance of shrub-steppe habitats or active farming areas for Long-billed Curlew conservation.
Haig, Susan M. - Supervisory Research Wildlife Biologist
Phone: 541-750-7482
Email: susan_haig@usgs.gov
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