The biology of the Cape Sable Sparrow
Werner HW. 1975. The biology of the Cape Sable Sparrow. National Park Service, South Florida Research Center, Everglades National Park. Homestead, FL
The author reports the results of a study conducted between 1969-1975 to determine the current distribution, life history and ecology of the Cape Sable sparrow (Ammospiza maritima mirabilis), an endangered species found within Everglades National Park, FL and in the Big Cypress National Preserve, FL. Seventy-seven sites were surveyed and are identified on a map at the beginning of the report. Principal ecology study sites include Ochopee (in Big Cypress), the east side of Taylor Slough near Paradise Key, and the Little Fox Lake prairie. The report includes photographs of the sparrows and study sites, as well as research and management recommendations. Cape Sable sparrows were found in 4 different habitats: Muhlenbergia prairie, Cladium prairie, irregularly distributed Spartina prairie, and Spartina prairie with a clumped distribution. Appendix: list of Cape Sable Sparrows known to be in museum collections.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Werner, Harold
- Date of Issue
- 1975-09
- Publisher
- National Park Service, South Florida Research Center, Everglades National Park
- Units
- BICY , EVER
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Biology, Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow (Ammodramus maritimus mirabilis), Distribution, Ecology, Habitats, Museums & Collections