PROTECTING WISCONSIN'S BIODIVERSITY

 
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Scientific Name Common Name Global Rank State Rank Federal Status WI Status Animal Group

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus)

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Photo by Ryan Brady

 

Counties with Mapped NHI Occurrences

Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus), a Special Concern species in Wisconsin, prefers dry, open habitats with short, sparse vegetation, some bare ground, and short to moderate shrub or tall forb cover. In Wisconsin, this includes barrens, sand prairies, dry to dry-mesic prairies, short to medium height idle grasslands, pastures, hayfields, and small grain fields. It nests on the ground and may attempt multiple broods. The recommended avoidance period is May 5 - August 1.

 
 
 
Wildlife Action Plan

Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) are associated with habitats (or natural communities) and places on the landscape. Understanding relationships among SGCN, natural communities and ecological landscapes help us make decisions about issues affecting SGCN and their habitat and how to respond. Download the Wildlife Action Plan association score spreadsheet to explore rare species, natural communities and ecological landscape associations

Conservation actions respond to issues or threats, which adversely affect species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) or their habitats. Besides actions such as restoring wetlands or planting resilient tree species in northern communities, research, surveys and monitoring are also among conservation actions described in the Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan because lack of information can threaten our ability to successfully preserve and care for natural resources.

For more information, contact

Rare vertebrate animals:
Rich Staffen
Conservation Biologist
tel:+1-608-228-2900
Rare invertebrate animals:
Jay Watson
Conservation Biologist
tel:+1-920-662-5161