CHAPTER IV: WILDLIFE HABITATS FOR MISSISSIPPI’S SGCN,
THREATS AND CONSERVATION ACTIONS^286A Encourage appreciation of SGCN and their habitats by providing public access and compatible
recreational activities.
16.2 Buildings, Bridges,
Overpasses, Etc..
Value to SGCN - 13
Rank - 25th of 29 Inland Terrestrial
Complexes
(Terrestrial, Wetland, Subterranean and Anthropogenic)DESCRIPTION
Structures such as buildings, bridges and overpasses can
provide habitat for several bird and bat species. The structures serve as nesting or roosting sites.
Buildings provide safe havens from predators and protection from harsh environmental conditions such
as cold, wind and rain. However, these structures are highly susceptible to disturbance such as decay of
abandoned buildings and human disturbances from traffic and rebuilding efforts. As a result, bridges
and buildings often do not provide a permanent roosting site for many bat species.
LOCATION, SIZE, CONDITION AND CONSERVATION STATUS
NGM, EGCP, UEGCP, MSRAP
Buildings are mostly concentrated in urban centers. Some are found in isolated
areas such as bridges along major road systems. There are thousands of
buildings in the state. Acreage of this type is combined in that of urban and
suburban lands subtype.
Buildings are made of impervious materials and cause increased amount of
runoff. There are no significant threats or problems concerning the condition of
this habitat. Development of this subtype usually results in the loss of other
more valuable wildlife habitat.
Buildings are common, widespread, and abundant and considered secure in the state.
SPECIES OF GREATEST CONSERVATION NEED ASSOCIATED WITH
BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, OVERPASSES, ETC.
GROUP SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME TIER
Birds Thryomanes bewickii Bewick's Wren 1
Tyto alba Common Barn-Owl 3
16.2 Buildings,
Range of Buildings,
Bridges, Overpasses