Historic Distribution of the Sage-grouse in North America

Jan 21, 2011 (Last modified May 14, 2011)
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This metadata references the polygonal ARC/INFO GIS cover showing the current and historic distribution of potential habitat, or range, of the Greater Sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) and Gunnison Sage-grouse (Centrocercus minimus) in Western North America. This data was initially researched and compiled by Dr. Michael A. Schroeder, research biologist for the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. The initial draft of current and historic range data was mapped and submitted to state, federal, or provincial natural resource agencies and other experts for review, comment, and editing. The final product represents the best available science and expert review available at the time of compilation.

Definition of "Historic Range" - The historic distribution represents the bird's maximum distribution from the early 1800's to the present (late 1990's).
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Michael A. Schroeder, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bridgeport, WA
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1800, 1990
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Other Citation Info: The data sets described herein are depicted in Figure 1.1, Chapter 1, p. 16 in Connelly, J. W., S. T. Knick, M. A. Schroeder, and S. J. Stiver. 2004. Conservation Assessment of Greater Sage-grouse and Sagebrush Habitats. Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Unpublished Report. Cheyenne, WY. Additionally, see: Schroeder, M. A., et al. 2004. Distribution of Sage-grouse in North America. Condor 106:363-376.
Online Linkages: http:\\sagemap.wr.usgs.gov
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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minimus, greater sage-grouse, habitat, current, natural resources, bird conservation, centrocercus, pre-settlement, distribution, potential, present-day, urophasianus, environment and conservation, range, sage-grouse, ecosystems, historical features, biology and ecology, gunnison sage-grouse, historic
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