Cerulean Warbler Occurrence Atlas for Military Installations

摘要

The Cerulean Warbler (CERW, Dendroica cerulea) is a small wood- warbler that nests and forages in the upper canopy of mature forests. The breeding range falls entirely within the eastern US and Canada. Current information indicates that CERW are declining. The CERW is included on the USFWS 1995 Species of Management Concern list, the USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern 2008 list, and on Partners in Flight's 2004 Continental Watchlist; it is also listed in 16 states and 1 Canadian province. The Cerulean Warbler Occurrence Atlas for military installations will evaluate the CERW status on all DoD lands with appropriate habitat that fall within the species' breeding range (plus a 100-mile buffer). This will allow DoD to manage proactively for CERW and to forge partnerships with state-level entities concerned with rare Neotropical migrants, such as Important Bird Areas programs and natural resource agencies. The long-term goal of all CERW management activities is to support the population and to prevent the federal listing of the CERW under the Endangered Species Act.