Atlas of Idaho's Wildlife Atlas of Idaho's Wildlife Integrating Gap Analysis and Natural Heritage Information
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Atlas of Idaho's Wildlife Atlas of Idaho's Wildlife Integrating Gap Analysis and Natural Heritage Information Compiled and Written by: Craig R. Groves Bart Butterfield Abigail Lippincott Blair Csuti J. Michael Scott Editor: Abigail Lippincott A Cooperative Project of: Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program Idaho Conservation Data Center The Nature Conservancy, Conservation Science Division Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, University of Idaho and U.S. Geological Survey Published by: Idaho Department of Fish and Game Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program Boise, Idaho 1997 Atlas of Idaho’s Wildlife Integrating Gap Analysis and Natural Heritage Information Portable Document File (PDF) Idaho Digital Atlas Project Compiled from the original document by: Stephen R. Burton Charles R. Peterson Herpetology Laboratory Idaho State University Pocatello, ID 83209-8007 Introduction to the Atlas of Idaho's Wildlife PDF Document Conversion of the Atlas of Idaho's Wildlife to a digital format is part of the Digital Atlas of Idaho Project, an attempt to provide teachers, students, and the public with geographical information about the natural history of Idaho. This electronic document has several desirable features. It can be easily and inexpensively duplicated and distributed. It can viewed on a variety of computer platforms (Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX). Portions or all of the document can be printed, as needed, and the document can also be searched using keywords. We would like to thank Craig Groves (The Nature Conservancy), Wayne Melquist (Idaho Department of Fish and Game Nongame Program), and Mike Jennings (USGS, BRD, National Gap Analysis Program) for permission to convert the Atlas of Idaho's Wildlife to a digital format. 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To use pan button, click on the button and then move to the desired area of the page you want to pan. Click and hold your mouse button and move the document the desired direction. The pan button will only work if you have previously used the zoom button to enlarge the view. This document is in its original size to allow for printing, therefore, it may be necessary to zoom in to read the document online. To zoom, click on the zoom button then select an area that you want to zoom. The single arrow buttons are used for moving from page to page and to go to the start and end of the Atlas of Idaho’s Wildlife text. The arrows with bars found at the far left and right are used to move to the start and the end of the document while the two inner buttons move from page to page. The double arrow buttons are used to move to the locations you were at previously. To move back click on the left facing arrow moves you back to previous pages. The right facing arrow button will move you forward to previous pages (only used if left arrow has been clicked). The page view buttons allow you to change the view of the pages to 100% (left button), make the document fit the window (middle button), or make the page fit the width of the view (right button). The Find Dialogue button will allow you to search the Atlas of Idaho’s Wildlife for specific text. When you click on the button, a dialogue box will appear. Type in the text you are searching for and click find to search the document. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Much of the information contained in the species accounts in this atlas was taken Conservation Science Division of The Nature Conservancy. A number of from the Vertebrate Characterization Abstracts (VCA), a component of individuals spent long hours reviewing the species accounts and numerous the Biological and Conservation Database System developed and copyrighted by iterations of the distribution maps. We are deeply appreciative of their The Nature Conservancy and the network of state Natural Heritage Programs. reviews: Dr. Donald Johnson (University of Idaho), Dr. Richard Wallace In particular, we are indebted to Dr. Geoff Hammerson of The Nature (University of Idaho), Shirley Sturts, Dr. Eric Yensen (College of Idaho), Conservancy for populating much of the information found in the VCA data files. Dr. Wayne Melquist and Dr. Charles Harris (Idaho Department of Fish and The maps in this atlas were developed as part of Idaho's Gap Analysis Program, a Game), Michael Kochert (Raptor Research Technical Assistance Center, joint venture of the Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Biological Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey), Dr. Vicki Saab (U.S. (University of Idaho and Biological Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey), Forest Service Intermountain Research Station), Dr. Greg Hayward (University of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Wyoming), Dr. Charles Trost (Idaho State University), Dr. Charles Peterson Program and the Idaho Conservation Data Center) and the Idaho Department of (Idaho State University), Dr. Barry Keller (Idaho State University), and David Water Resources. Funding for this atlas was provided by the Idaho Cooperative Genter (Montana Natural Heritage Program). George Stephens and Julie Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the Kaltenecker (Idaho Conservation Data Center) provided invaluable data National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the management support. ISBN 0-9657756-0-7 12.95 Table of Contents Introduction ....................................................................................... vii Vegetation Map (Figure 1)................................................................ xiii Species Accounts ..................................................................................1 Amphibians .........................................................................................1 Reptiles..............................................................................................14 Birds ..................................................................................................36 Mammals .........................................................................................266 Bibliography......................................................................................365 Common Name Index .......................................................................369 Scientific Name Index.......................................................................371 AMPHIBIANS Salamanders (ORDER: Caudata) Frogs and Toads (ORDER: Anura) REPTILES Turtles (ORDER: Testudines) Lizards (ORDER: Squamata) Snakes (ORDER: Squamata) BIRDS Loons Goatsuckers (ORDER: Gaviiformes) (ORDER: Caprimulgiformes) Thrushes (ORDER: Passeriformes) Grebes Swifts and Hummingbirds (ORDER: Podicipediformes) (ORDER: Apodiformes) Thrashers (ORDER: Passeriformes) Pelicans and Cormorant Kingfisher (ORDER: Pelicaniformes) (ORDER: Coraciiformes) Pipit (ORDER: Passeriformes) Bitterns, Herons, and Ibises Woodpeckers (ORDER: Ciconiiformes) (ORDER: Piciformes) Waxwing (ORDER: Passeriformes) Swans, Geese, and Ducks Tyrant Flycatchers (ORDER: Anseriformes) (ORDER: Passeriformes) Shrikes (ORDER: Passeriformes) Vultures, Hawks and Eagles Lark (ORDER: Falconiformes) (ORDER: Passeriformes) Vireos (ORDER: Passeriformes) Grouse, Quail, Pheasent, and Turkey Swallows (ORDER: Galliformes) (ORDER: Passeriformes) Warblers (ORDER: Passeriformes) Rails, Coots, and Cranes Corvids (ORDER: Gruiformes) (ORDER: Passeriformes) Tanagers (ORDER: Passeriformes) Shorebirds, Gulls, Terns Chickadees (ORDER: Charadriiformes) (ORDER: Passeriformes) Grosbeaks, Sparrows, etc. (ORDER: Passeriformes) Doves Nuthatches and Creepers (ORDER: Columbiformes) (ORDER: Passeriformes) Icterids (ORDER: Passeriformes) Cuckoos Wrens and Dipper (ORDER: Cuculiformes) (ORDER: Passeriformes) Fringillids (ORDER: Passeriformes) Owls Kinglets and Gnatchatcher (ORDER: Strigiformes) (ORDER: Passeriformes) MAMMALS Shrews (ORDER: Insectivora) Moles (ORDER: Insectivora) Bats (ORDER: Chiroptera) Pikas, Hares, and Rabbits (ORDER: Lagomorpha) Chipmunks, Marmots, and Squirrels (ORDER: Rodentia) Pocket Gophers (ORDER: Rodentia) Pocket Mice, Kangaroo Mice and Kangaroo Rats (ORDER: Rodentia) Beaver (ORDER: Rodentia) Mice, Rates, Lemmings, and Voles (ORDER: Rodentia) Porcupine (ORDER: Rodentia) Carnivores (ORDER: Carnivora) Hoofed Mammals (ORDER: Artiodactyla) AMPHIBIANS Salamanders (ORDER: Caudata) Long-toed Salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum) Coeur d’Alene Salamander (Plethodon idahoensis) Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) Idaho Giant Salamander (Dicamptodon ateriimus) Frogs and Toads (ORDER: Anura) Tailed Frog (Ascaphus truei) Great Basin Spadefoot (Spea intermontana) Western Toad (Bufo boreas) Northern Leopard Frog (Rana pipiens) Woodhouse’s