Status, ecology, and conservation of the southwestern willow flycatcher

Abstract

This publication was prepared in response to a need expressed by southwestern agencies and organizations for a comprehensive assessment of the population status, history, biology, ecology, habitats, threats, and conservation of the southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus). The southwestern willow flycatcher was federally listed as an Endangered subspecies in 1995. A team of flycatcher experts from multiple agencies and organizations identified components of the publication, wrote chapters, and cooperatively assembled management recommendations and research needs. We hope this publication will be useful in conserving populations and habitats of the southwestern willow flycatcher. Financial assistance for preparing this report was provided by the Southwest Region and Rocky Mountain Research Station's Rio Grande Ecosystem Program of the U.S. Forest Service.

Titles contained within Status, ecology, and conservation of the southwestern willow flycatcher

• Chapter 1: Introduction of the conservation assessment concept
• Chapter 2: Population status on breeding grounds
• Chapter 3: Threats
• Chapter 4: The dynamic environmental history of southwest willow flycatcher habitat: A survey of changing riparian conditions through time
• Chapter 5: A survey of current breeding habitats
• Chapter 6: Breeding season ecology
• Chapter 7: Migration and winter ecology
• Chapter 8: Demographic characteristics and population modeling
• Chapter 9: The ecology of brown-headed cowbirds and their effects on southwestern willow flycatchers
• Chapter 10: Management recommendations
• Chapter 11: Research needs

Keywords

southwestern willow flycatcher, endangered species, riparian, Southwest, exotic woody plants, rivers, recovery, habitat restoration, Neotropical migratory bird, brown-headed cowbird

Citation

Finch, Deborah M.; Stoleson, Scott H. 2000. Status, ecology, and conservation of the southwestern willow flycatcher. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-60. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 132 p.