CHAPTER IV: WILDLIFE HABITATS FOR MISSISSIPPI’S SGCN,
THREATS AND CONSERVATION ACTIONS^104Ammodramus leconteii Le Conte's Sparrow 2
Asio flammeus Short-Eared Owl 2
Scolopax minor American Woodcock 3
Caprimulgus carolinensis Chuck-Will's-Widow 3
Tyto alba Common Barn-Owl 3
Lanius ludovicianus Loggerhead Shrike 3
Colinus virginianus Northern Bobwhite 3
Dendroica discolor Prairie Warbler 3
Crustaceans Procambarus pogum Bearded Red Crayfish 1
Procambarus hagenianus vesticeps A Crayfish 2
Mammals Lasiurus cinereus Hoary Bat 2
Myotis lucifugus Little Brown Myotis 2
Spilogale putorius Eastern Spotted Skunk 2
Reptiles Ophisaurus attenuatus Slender Glass Lizard 2
Lampropeltis calligaster calligaster Prairie Kingsnake 2
Lampropeltis calligaster rhombomaculata Mole Kingsnake 2
Masticophis flagellum Eastern Coachwhip 3
THREATS TO NORTHEAST PRAIRIE/CEDAR GLADE COMMUNITY
Agricultural Conversion high
Altered Fire Regime high
Conversion to Pasture: Historical high
Incompatible Agricultural Practices high
Invasive Species high
Incompatible Grazing Practices high
Urban/Suburban Development medium
Forestry Conversion low
Recreation Activities low
Miscellaneous Threats Described:
Threatened by Degraded Prairie not ranked
PRIORITY CONSERVATION ACTIONS
A Plan and conduct additional research (i.e. habitat needs, status surveys, breeding status, disease,
etc.) on SGCN.
A Encourage and improve management of habitat by controlled burning at necessary frequencies
and seasons.
A Develop/implement/continue recovery plans for individual SGCN.
A Encourage restoration and improved management of altered/degraded habitat when possible.
A Encourage and improve agricultural/forestry/watershed land-use planning and BMPs to address
nonpoint pollution, erosion and water quality issues.