Transcript Identifying Foods and Environmental Requirments

Identifying Foods and
Environmental
Requirements
For Game Birds
Next Generation Science/Common Core Standards Addressed
•
HS‐LS2‐8. Evaluate the evidence for the role of group behavior on
individual and species’ chances to survive and reproduce. [Clarification
Statement: Emphasis is on: (1) distinguishing between group and individual
behavior, (2) identifying evidence supporting the outcomes of group
behavior, and (3) developing logical and reasonable arguments based on
evidence. Examples of group behaviors could include flocking, schooling,
herding, and cooperative behaviors such as hunting, migrating, and
swarming.
Agriculture, Food, and Natural
Resource Standards Addressed
• AS.03.02 Analyze feed rations and assess
if they meet the nutritional needs of
animals.
– AS.03.02.01.c. Select appropriate feedstuffs
for animals based on a variety of factors (e.g.,
economics, digestive system and nutritional
needs, etc.).
Bell Work / Objectives
• Identify the food requirements of popular
game birds.
• Identify the environmental requirements of
popular game birds.
• What game birds are important in New
Mexico? Why?
Terms
• Bound water
• Metabolic water
• Open water
Identifying Foods and
Environmental Requirements
• Plants need water, light, nutrients, and
support to produce suitable wildlife habitat.
• Game Birds have requirements for growth
generally supplied by plants.
• What should a landowner do to manage
their land to be certain that food and
environmental requirements are met for a
game bird population?
What are the food requirements of
popular game birds?
• The diet of the quail
varies over the year.
• Due to availability of
food sources and
activity level of the
bird.
• Diets consist primarily
of seeds from plants.
• Plants from
roadsides, open
range or agricultural
crops.
What are the food requirements of
popular game birds?
• Non-breeding quail
require a minimum of
60 calories of usable
energy per day.
• The type of seed
available determines
amount consumed to
meet requirements.
What are the food requirements of
popular game birds?
• Second source of food
is insects.
• A cricket equals about
25 to 30 grain plant
seeds in energy value.
• Insects are a valuable
food source during
warmer months if
moisture is available.
What are the food requirements of
popular game birds?
• As with all living
organisms , water is
very important to
game birds.
• Most birds can obtain
water from three
sources.
What are the food requirements of
popular game birds?
1. Open water
– Water from ponds, streams, and dew.
2. Metabolic water
– Water produced when foods are metabolized.
– Supplies 30 to 50% of daily water needs.
3. Bound waters
– Water available from foods.
– Primary source of this type is from plant
greens.
– A plant is normally 70 to 90% water.
– This type of water is also found in insects.
– Insects are 60% water.
What are the environmental
requirements of bobwhite quail?
• Quail need a diverse
habitat.
• Containing many
plant species and
cover types.
• Small blocks of cover
well mixed with
grassy areas. This is
referred to as “edge”.
What are the environmental
requirements of bobwhite quail?
• Perennial grasses
provide excellent
nesting cover. Short
dense brush is also
desirable.
• Nesting areas should
be a minimum of 8
inches tall and 12
inches in diameter.
What are the environmental
requirements of bobwhite quail?
• During March -June, males need
whistling perches. In New Mexico
later hatches may occur if summer
rains are later than normal.
– Small trees, fence posts,
mesquite and other brush are
common sites.
– Used to establish territory and
attract mates.
– Should occur at a density of one
per one-twentieth of an acre.
What are the environmental
requirements of ring-neck pheasants?
• Pheasants enjoy an
environment made up of
gently rolling open country.
• Roosting areas on the
ground near river bottoms.
• Prefer the open areas
much more than quail.
• Drought and predation has
severely impacted
pheasant populations in
New Mexico.
What are the environmental
requirements of ring-neck pheasants?
• General cover
requirements
are the same
for pheasants
as with quail.
• Grasses need
to be taller
since the bird is
larger.
Review / Summary
• What are the food requirements of popular
game birds?
• What are the environmental requirements
of popular game birds?
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