In May, we challenge you to explore grasslands, an under-surveyed habitat with high conservation value. Every checklist you submit with a breeding code for grassland birds gives you a chance to win this month’s prize—an Atlas t-shirt! Grassland birds are species that require grassland habitats for breeding. The list of eligible species is below.
See our grassland bird guide for atlasing tips.
Each month from March through August we will highlight a timely aspect of the Atlas that moves us closer to our goal, while giving you the chance to win some cool prizes and be featured on our website! Winners are randomly selected from all eligible checklists.
Grassland bird species
- Northern Bobwhite (likely extirpated)
- Upland Sandpiper
- Northern Harrier
- Barn Owl
- Short-eared Owl
- American Kestrel
- Loggerhead Shrike (likely extirpated)
- Horned Lark
- Sedge Wren
- Eastern Bluebird
- Grasshopper Sparrow
- Clay-colored Sparrow
- Field Sparrow
- Vesper Sparrow
- Savannah Sparrow
- Henslow’s Sparrow
- Bobolink
- Eastern Meadowlark
- Dickcissel