Plight of the Grassland Birds

Journey to the North American fields and meadows that are home to grassland birds. Host Willem Lange talks to those in the United States, Canada, and Mexico who are concerned about the birds' decline, and are trying to reverse this trend.

Other Authors: Infobase,, Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : PBS, [2015]
Distributed by Infobase,
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (56 min., 29 sec)) : sound, color.
Series: Counting on Birds: Tales of Migration.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Migratory Grassland Birds (2:12);
  • American Kestrel (3:12);
  • Decline in Grassland Birds (5:35);
  • Farming Practices (3:28);
  • Threatened Species (4:02);
  • Corporate vs. Private Farms (3:18);
  • Development and Environmental Assessment (4:59);
  • Cattle Industry and Bird Survival (5:58);
  • Fort Belknap (5:38);
  • Reserva Ecologica El Uno (4:09);
  • Threat of Agricultural Development (3:30);
  • Rancho las Carretas Education (3:30);
  • Bird Preservation (5:51);
  • Credits: Plight of the Grassland Birds (0:56);