From the Reading:  Name THREE species that went extinct prim…

From the Reading:  Name THREE species that went extinct primarily because of  human impacts. (be careful guessing as incorrect answers will be scored as 0 (no penalty), -2, -2 for each subsequent incorrect answers.  3 correct answers = +3, but if you list 3 species that are still extant, your score is -4) 

Grassland agricultural fields (e.g., field of alfalfa) often…

Grassland agricultural fields (e.g., field of alfalfa) often look great to grassland nesting birds early in the spring because they mimic or are structurally similar to native grasslands.  However, they become much less desirable as agronomic practices (disturbance, haying, etc.) are initiated. From an ecological perspective, these areas represent: