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Author(s):
Janet L. Howard
Year Published:

Cataloging Information

Topic(s):
Fire Ecology
Fire Effects
Ecological - Second Order
Wildlife
Fire & Wildlife
Birds
Birds of Prey
Ecosystem(s):
Lower montane/foothills/valley grassland, Alpine/subalpine shrubland/meadow, Sagebrush steppe

NRFSN number: 10725
FEIS number: 473
Record updated:

This FEIS species review synthesizes information on the relationship of Asio flammeus (short-eared owl) to fire--how fire affects the species and its habitat, and fire management considerations. Information is also provided on the species' taxonomy, distribution, basic biology, and general management. This species review can be used for fire management, restoration planning, NEPA documents, and postfire rehabilitation planning. It may also be helpful in wildlife and habitat management, and as a source of information on the general ecology of individual species.

Citation

Howard, Janet 1994. Asio flammeus (short-eared owl). In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer). Available: http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/animals/bird/asfl/all.html.

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