South Dakota Breeding Bird Atlas

The South Dakota Ornithologists' Union -- 1995

The distributions of bird species are constantly changing. Therefore, continual monitoring is required to maintain accurate, current information on their abundance and distribution. Such data are vital for the conservation management of species and for understanding the changes. Atlas projects have become an important part of the spectrum of methods and programs that are currently used to monitor bird species.

The South Dakota Breeding Bird Atlas Project fieldwork began in 1988 and continued through the 1993 nesting season. Six years and thousands of hours of work by 71 volunteers resulted in over 24,000 submitted records. Elimination of upgraded status records within blocks, duplicate records, and nonbreeding species records, reduced this to 19,906 records of 219 breeding species in the final database used to produce the species distribution maps.

The data presented are the most complete ever gathered on the nesting birds of the state. Of course there are areas that could have been better covered, and species that may have been missed, but these results are the best baseline available for future assessments of change in breeding species' abundance and distribution. The major benefits of the South Dakota Breeding Bird Atlas Project are yet to come. If you consider what similar data collected 25, 50, or 100 years ago would be worth today you realize that the value of the data presented here will increase with each passing year.

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NRC-120 Submitted: June 20, 2014

This resource is based on the following source:

Peterson, Richard A. 1995. The South Dakota breeding bird atlas. South Dakota Ornithologists' Union. 276pp.

This resource should be cited as:

Peterson, Richard A. 1995. The South Dakota breeding bird atlas. South Dakota Ornithologists' Union. Jamestown, ND: Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Online. http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/birds/sdatlas/index.htm (Version 06JUL2000).

Copies of the publication are available for $10.00 plus $3.00 postage (checks made payable to SDOU) from:

Mr. Richard A. Peterson P.O. Box 118 Wewela, SD 57578

Information about membership in the South Dakota Ornithologists' Union can be obtained from its treasurer:

Nelda Holden 1620 Elmwood Drive Brookings, SD 57006

The South Dakota Breeding Bird Atlas Computer Database is available to individuals or groups who would have an interest and need for the data. The data base is available on a 3.5 inch high density disk. The data base software program is Paradox 4.5. There is a nominal fee of $5.00 for shipping and handling. Send requests to:

Robert Buckman Dakota State University Madison, SD 57042

Contents

Introduction Project Results Acknowledgments Species Distribution Maps Photo Credits

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South Dakota Breeding Bird Atlas

The South Dakota Ornithologists' Union -- 1995

Project Results

Several new breeding species were documented during the atlas period (1988-1993) and some former breeders returned to breed in the state. A total of 212 species were Confirmed breeding and 7 others were reported with Probable breeding evidence. The distribution maps of these 219 species are included.

BREEDING SPECIES HIGHLIGHTS

Species not previously confirmed:

Note: Some 1994 and 1995 records are included here to update status. These records are described in recent issues of South Dakota Bird Notes, a quarterly publication of the South Dakota Ornithologists' Union. Species designated with an (*) asterisk are not included among the 219 distribution maps.

Bufflehead (first nests- NE). Common Moorhen (first nest- NY in 1995).* Black-necked Stilt (first nest- NE in 1994).* Whip-poor-will (first nest- NE in 1994) plus PR during project. Pileated Woodpecker (first nest- NY in 1994).* Cassin's Kingbird (first nests- NE, ON). Sedge Wren (first nest- NE in 1994) plus PR during project. Sage Thrasher (first nest in 1994- NE) plus CO during project. Sharp-tailed Sparrow (first confirmation, no nest). Eastern Meadowlark (first nests- NE). House Finch (first nests-NE, NY).

Species with no recent confirmations:

Osprey (first nest- NY in over 100 years). Bald Eagle (first nests- NE, NY in over 100 years). Chimney Swift (first nests- NE, NY reported since 1891). Scarlet Tanager (first nest- NY reported since 1924). Western Tanager (first nest reported- ON since 1925). Swamp Sparrow (first nests reported- NE, NY since 1921).

Other notable confirmations:

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Horned Grebe (NE reported in 1994).* Little Blue Heron (nest reported in 1994 and 1995).* Tri-colored Heron (nest reported in 1995).* Ruby-throated Hummingbird (2nd and 3rd nests- ON). Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (first successful nest- NY). Ruby-crowned Kinglet (FY - highest ever confirmation). Black-and-White Warbler (first nest- ON). Evening Grosbeak (first nest- NY).

Most frequently reported species from 124 random blocks:

Species Number of Random Block Records Mourning Dove 121 Western Meadowlark 121 Brown-headed Cowbird 120 Killdeer 119 Red-winged Blackbird 118 Eastern Kingbird 118 Barn Swallow 117 Common Grackle 112 American Robin 111 Mallard 111 Orchard Oriole 110 Western Kingbird 109 Brown Thrasher 109 Horned Lark 109 Grasshopper Sparrow 105 Northern Flicker 103 House Sparrow 100

OTHER SPECIES REPORTED DURING THE PROJECT(1988-1993)

The 17 species in this group were reported, but evidence was not convincing enough at the time to warrant including them with the 219 breeding species.

Potential Breeding Species:

Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) American Black Duck (Anas rubripes) Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) Chukar (Alectoris chukar) King Rail (Rallus elegans) Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia) Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus borealis) Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) Winter Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) Cerulean Warbler (Dendroica cerulea) McCown's Longspur (Calcarius mccownii) White-winged Crossbill (Loxia leucoptera)

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South Dakota Breeding Bird Atlas

The South Dakota Ornithologists' Union -- 1995

Acknowledgments

The completion of fieldwork and the publishing of the South Dakota Breeding Bird Atlas were made possible because of the combined efforts of many organizations and individuals. This project was the first systematic statewide effort to attempt to document the distribution of all breeding birds. The fieldwork took the volunteer observers into many areas of the state not previously well searched for birds. Gaining access to these areas would not have been possible without the cooperation of many farmers, ranchers, and other landowners. Many of them not only allowed atlasers on their properties, but also contributed information about nest locations. Besides the landowners, there are no doubt many others whose names were not recorded, but who made some contribution to the success of this project, their help is appreciated and acknowledged along with those listed below.

ORGANIZATION AND FIELDWORK

Sponsoring Organizations: The South Dakota Ornithologists' Union and the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks.

A THANK YOU is extended to all of the Presidents of SDOU during the atlas project: Jocelyn L. Baker, Rex Riis, Ken Graupmann, Dennis R. Skadsen and J. David Williams. The continuity of their support contributed to the completion of the project.

A THANK YOU is extended to George Vandel and Eileen Dowd Stukel of the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks for their constant support, and to the Parks Division for issuance of free state park entry permits for some out of state atlasers. The department's donation of county maps and field data sheets helped get the project started and the funding of a major portion of the printing costs of the atlas contributed to its successful conclusion.

Financial Support Was Received from: The South Dakota Wildlife Federation, The Missouri Breaks Audubon Society, Jocelyn L. Baker, Harry Behrens, Willis Hall, Nelda J. Holden, Mr and Mrs. Clyde E. Johnson, James J. Norton, Marge Parker, Steve Van Sickle, and Juli Wilcox.

Funds were also received from the Nongame Migratory Bird Program and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These funds were for costs related to the inventory of the National Wildlife Refuges and 50 selected Waterfowl Production Areas in South Dakota during the atlas project.

The SDBBA Committee: Dr. Robert Buckman, Ken Graupmann, Michael Melius, Richard A. Peterson, Steve Van Sickle, Eileen Dowd Stukel, and Dr. Nathaniel R. Whitney. (It was a long project - committee members came and went, but those listed above participated in several meetings.)

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Project Coordinator: Richard A. Peterson.

Data Entry: Dr. Robert Buckman, Dakota State University, with the assistance of David Zolnowsky who develped the d-Base computer program for the data entry.

A special THANK YOU is also extended to Juanita L. Peterson for the delineation of all the atlas blocks and areas on sets of county maps.

The Volunteer Observers:

Without atlasers there would not have been an atlas project. Thanks to all who contributed their time. And special thanks to the small group of dedicated atlasers who each contributed more than 400 observations, they are denoted below with an (*) asterisk.

Cathie Ashburn, Doug Backlund, *Jocelyn L. Baker, Mike Barnes, Harry Behrens, Chuck Berdan, Gilbert Blankespoor, Dan Brady, Robert Brashears, *Robert and Nancy Buckman, Stephen J. Dinsmore, Mike and Carol Erickson, Marjorie Glass, Ken Graupmann, Dave and Carolyn Griffiths, Willis Hall, Bruce K. Harris, Lynn Hetlett, Augie Hoeger, Bill Huser, John Jave, Barry Jones, *David Kvernes, Eve Larson, Lester Lauritzen, *Jon Little, *Michael Melius, Ernie Miller, Wayne Mollhoff, Glenn Moravek, Dave Ode, Jeffrey S. Palmer, Steve Papendick, *Richard A. and *Juanita L. Peterson, *Jerry Probst, Dan Reinking, Rex Riis, Linda and Al Riner, Bob Rogers, Charles H. and Gladys Rogge, *Robert P. Russell, Catherine Sandell, Tim Shantz, Bud and Alice Shaykett, Dennis Skadsen, Mark Skadsen, *Paul and *Virginia Springer, David Stage, Jerry Stanford, Galen Stephan, Eileen Dowd Stukel, *Robert V. Summerside, David L. Swanson, Dan Tallman, Ron Tietsort, *Steve Van Sickle, Rev. Donald Vanes, *Nathaniel R. Whitney, D.J. Wiebersick, *J. David Williams and Kristeen Williams, Wayne Winter, Steve Young, Joe Zarki, Myron Zimmer.

PUBLICATION

Author: Richard A. Peterson

Species Account Map Production: Dr. Jeffrey S. Palmer and Cory List, College of Natural Sciences, Dakota State University using the Atlas Pro Program from Strategic Mapping, Inc. This program was purchased with a Faculty Research Initiation Grant to Jeffrey S. Palmer that was provided by Dakota State University.

Cover Design and Feature Maps: Juanita L. Peterson.

Preparation of Species Account Pages Camera Ready Copy: Dr. Jeffrey S. Palmer with the assistance of Dr. John Laflin, College of Liberal Arts, Dakota State University.

Manuscript Review: Dr. Robert Buckman, Michael M. Melius, Dr. Paul Springer, Eileen Dowd Stukel, Dr. David Swanson, and Dr. Nathaniel R. Whitney.

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The South Dakota Breeding Bird Atlas

The South Dakota Ornithologists' Union -- 1995

Families

Podicipedidae (Grebes) Pelecanidae (Pelicans) Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants) Ardeidae (Bitterns and Herons) Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills) Anatidae (Swans, Geese, and Ducks) Cathartidae (American Vultures) Accipitridae (Kites, Eagles, Hawks, and Allies) Falconidae (Caracaras and Falcons) Phasianidae (Patridges, Grouse, Turkeys, and Quail) Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots) Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings) Recurvirostridae (Stilts and Avocets) Scolopacidae (Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Allies) Laridae (Skuas, Gulls, Terns and Skimmers) Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves) Cuculidae (Cuckoos, Roadrunners, and Anis) Strigidae (Typical Owls) Caprimulgidae (Goatsuckers) Apodidae (Swifts) Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) Picidae (Woodpeckers and Allies) Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers) Alaudidae (Larks) Hirundinidae (Swallows) Corvidae (Jays, Magpies, and Crows) Paridae (Titmice) Sittidae (Nuthatches) Certhiidae (Creepers) Troglodytidae (Wrens) Cinclidae (Dippers) Muscicapidae (Muscicapids) Mimidae (Mockingbirds, Thrashers and Allies) Motacillidae (Wagtails and Pipits) Bombycillidae (Waxwings)

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Laniidae (Shrikes) Sturnidae (Starlings and Allies) Vireonidae (Vireos) Emberizidae (Emberizids) Fringillidae (Fringilline and Cardueline Finches and Allies) Passeridae (Old World Sparrows)

Podicipedidae

Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) Eared Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii)

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Pelecanidae

American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)

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Phalacrocoracidae

Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)

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Ardeidae

American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) Great Egret (Casmerodius albus) Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) Green Heron (Butorides striatus) Black-crowned Night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)

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Threskiornithidae

White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi)

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Anatidae

Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) Gadwall (Anas strepera) American Wigeon (Anas americana) Canvasback (Aythya valisineria) Redhead (Aythya americana) Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis)

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Cathartidae

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

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Accipitridae

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)

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Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)

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Falconidae

American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) Merlin (Falco columbarius) Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus)

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Phasianidae

Gray Partridge (Perdix perdix) Ring-Necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) Sage Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) Greater Prairie Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido) Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus)

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Rallidae

Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) Sora (Porzana carolina) American Coot (Fulica americana)

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Charadriidae

Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)

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Recurvirostridae

American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)

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Scolopacidae

Willet (Catoptrophorus semipalmatus) Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularia) Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus) Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) American Woodcock (Scolopax minor) Wilson's Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor)

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Laridae

Franklin's Gull (Larus pipixcan) Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) California Gull (Larus californicus) Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri) Least Tern (Sterna antillarum) Black Tern (Chlidonias niger)

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Columbidae

Rock Dove (Columba livia) Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)

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Cuculidae

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Black-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus)

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Strigidae

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) Eastern Screech-Owl (Otus asio) Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Barred Owl (Strix varia) Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus)

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Caprimulgidae

Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) Common Poorwill (Phalaenoptilus nuttallii) Whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus vociferus)

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Apodidae

Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) White-throated Swift (Aeronautes saxatalis)

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Trochilidae

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)

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Alcedinidae

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Belted Kingfisher (Ceryle alcyon)

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Picidae

Lewis' Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) Red-naped Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus nuchalis) Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) Three-toed Woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus) Black-backed Woodpecker (Picoides arcticus) Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)

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Tryannidae

Western Wood-Pewee (Contopus sordidulus) Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) Dusky Flycatcher (Empidonax oberholseri) Cordilleran Flycatcher (Empidonax occidentalis) Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) Say's Phoebe (Sayornis saya) Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) Cassin's Kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans) Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus)

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Alaudidae

Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris)

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Hirundinidae

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Purple Martin (Progne subis) Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) Violet-green Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) Cliff Swallow (Hirundo pyrrhonota) Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

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Corvidae

Gray Jay (Perisoreus canadensis) Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) Pinyon Jay (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus) Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) Black-billed Magpie (Pica pica) American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)

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Paridae

Black-capped Chickadee (Parus atricapillus)

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Sittidae

Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) Pygmy Nuthatch (Sitta pygmaea)

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Certhiidae

Brown Creeper (Certhia americana)

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Troglodytidae

Rock Wren (Salpinctes obsoletus) Canyon Wren (Catherpes mexicanus) House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) Sedge Wren (Cistothorus platensis) Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris)

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Cinclidae

American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus)

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Muscicapidae

Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula) Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) Townsend's Solitaire (Myadestes townsendi) Veery (Catharus fuscescens) Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina) American Robin (Turdus migratorius)

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Mimidae

Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum)

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Motacillidae

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Sprague's Pipit (Anthus spragueii)

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Bombycillidae

Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)

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Laniidae

Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)

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Sturnidae

European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

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Vireonidae

Bell's Vireo (Vireo bellii) Solitary Vireo (Vireo solitarius) Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons) Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus)

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Emberizidae

Yellow Warbler (Dendroica petechia) Yellow-rumped Warbler (Dendroica coronata) Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapillus) MacGillivray's Warbler (Oporornis tolmiei)

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Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) Blue Grosbeak (Guiraca caerulea) Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena) Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) Dickcissel (Spiza americana) Rufous-sided Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) Brewer's Sparrow (Spizella breweri) Field Sparrow (Spizella pusilla) Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys) Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) Baird's Sparrow (Ammodramus bairdii) Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) Le Conte's Sparrow (Ammodramus leconteii) Sharp-tailed Sparrow (Ammodramus caudacutus) Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) Chestnut-collared Longspur (Calcarius ornatus) Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna) Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) Northern Oriole (Icterus galbula)

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Fringillidae

Cassin's Finch (Carpodacus cassinii) House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) Pine Siskin (Carduelis pinus) American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus)

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Passeridae

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

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South Dakota Breeding Bird Atlas

The South Dakota Ornithologists' Union -- 1995

Photo Credits

We thank the following persons for the use of their many excellent photographs on this site:

Ed Bry Scott Gomes Chris D. Grondahl Jack Lefor Harold Umber

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