Quantifying Hydrologic Constraints on the Population of Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow
Dong Q and Cade B. 2006. Quantifying Hydrologic Constraints on the Population of Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow. Critical Ecosystems Studies Initiative. RES03-3. Everglades National Park/South Florida Natural Resources Center
Final Report. The Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow is a federally endangered species endemic to south Florida. The current range of this diminutive bird is almost entirely restricted to areas in Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. Though seemingly protected from the threat of habitat loss, successful nesting depends upon the occurrence of specific hydrologic conditions. Everglades restoration endeavors to return water flow to a more natural timing and distribution, thereby benefiting such species. This project builds on over a decade of data to quantify the correlation between water depths and sparrow densities. From this work, scientists were able to evaluate the applicability of two alternative models. Dong, Quan and Brian S. Cade. 2006. Quantifying Hydrologic Constraints on the Population of Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow. Final Report to the National Park Service (NPS) and Critical Ecosystems Studies Initiative. NPS Interagency Agreement with the US. Geological Survey. Everglades National Park, Homestead, Florida.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Dong, Quan; Cade, Brian
- Date of Issue
- 2006-07
- Units
- EVER
- Keywords
- Assessment, Cape Sable seaside sparrow, CESI, CSSS, Endangered, everglades, Modeling, Research, Restoration, Water Depth
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Birds , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | At-risk Biota | T&E Species and Communities