Bird Checklists of the United States. Birds of Jackson Hole

Authors(s): B. Raynes and M. Raynes

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Publisher: Grand Teton Natural History Association Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Home Page

Publication Date: 0000-00-00

Type: internet

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Abstract: Grand Teton Bird-Finding Guide Jackson Hole is defined, for the purposes of this checklist, as including the western slope of the Gros Ventre Range, the Teton Range and the valley area south of Yellowstone National Park extending to the confluence of the Snake and Hoback Rivers. The area covered includes all of Grand Teton National Park, the National Elk Refuge, the corridor between Yellowstone and Teton parks and a large portion of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Seven primary habitat zones are present in this area: Riverbottoms, Lakes and Ponds, Sageflats, Ranches and Hayfields, Morainal and Piedmont Forests, Mountainsides, Alpine, and Settlements. Elevation varies from approximately 6,000 feet to over 13,000 feet. As the list indicates, 305 species of birds have been recorded. Surely, more have been and will be observed. Future checklists will improve on the number of species, breeding status, and especially on relative frequency of occurrence if checklist users will note both common and unusual species and please return the list,postage paid.Listing numbers of each species observed in the brackets to the left of the species will greatly increase the value of the record. Please do not hesitate to provide us with differing opinions on relative frequency of occurrence or breeding status. A replacement checklist will be provided if requested. Your help will be appreciated! SEASONS Sp - March-May S - June-August F - September-November W - December-February RELATIVE FREQUENCY OF OCURRENCE a - abundant: likely to be seen in large numbers in appropriate habitat and season. c - common: may be observed most of the time and in good numbers in appropriate habitat and season. o - occasional: occurs irregularly or in small numbers, but in appropriate habitat and season. r - rare: unexpected as to season or range. x - accidental or surprising: out of its range, or recorded only once or twice. ? - verification unavailable: additional information especially welcome. BREEDING STATUS * - following species' name indicates nest or dependent young have been observed. ^ - following species' name indicates only circumstantial evidence of breeding. [checklist here] This checklist was compiled by Bert and Meg Raynes. Please don't forget... Your observations will play an important role in keeping this checklist up-to-date. Thank you! To report observations, or for more information, please contact: Attention: Nongame Bird Biologist Wyoming Game & Fish Department 260 Buena Vista Lander, Wyoming 82520 Telephone: 307/332-2688

Keywords: animal, bird, Aves, ornithology, Jackson Hole, Teton County, Grand Teton National Park, population