Publications
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Satellite monitors cranes migrating from Siberia Satellite monitors cranes migrating from Siberia
No abstract available.
Authors
D. H. Ellis, U. Markin
Specimens and probable breeding activity of the band-rumped storm-petrel on Hawaii Specimens and probable breeding activity of the band-rumped storm-petrel on Hawaii
Specimens (a downy fledgling and a hatch-year juvenile) and nocturnal calling of the Band-rumped Storm-Petrel (Oceanodroma custro) are evidence that this rare seabird breeds on the island of Hawaii. Nocturnal calling over land and sightings near the coast indicate that populations nest on the southwest rift and possibly the upper western slope of Mauna Loa.
Authors
W.E. Banko, P.C. Banko, R.E. David
Captive breeding and reintroduction of the endangered masked bobwhite Captive breeding and reintroduction of the endangered masked bobwhite
Efforts to restore the endangered masked bobwhite (Colinus virginianus ridgwayi) to its former range have required 1) habitat acquisition, restoration, and preservation; 2) captive propagation; and 3) reintroduction .bf captive-bred stock. In its role to recover the masked bobwhite, the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (U.S. Fish and Wildli e Service) has refined captive breeding...
Authors
J. W. Carpenter, R. R. Gabel, J.G. Goodwin
The identity of Pennant's 'Wapacuthu owl' and the subspecific name for the population of Bubo virginianus from the western Hudson Bay The identity of Pennant's 'Wapacuthu owl' and the subspecific name for the population of Bubo virginianus from the western Hudson Bay
The name Strix wapacuthu Gmelin, often used for the subspecies of Bubo virginianus west of Hudson Bay, cannot be associated with certainty with either B. virginianus or Nyctea scandiaca. The subspecific name of the population of B. virginianus from Mackenzie to central-eastern British Columbia and northern Ontario should be B. v. subarcticus Hoy.
Authors
M.R. Browning, R.C. Banks
Comparative sensitivity of little brown bats (Myotis lucifugus) to acute dosages of sodium cyanide Comparative sensitivity of little brown bats (Myotis lucifugus) to acute dosages of sodium cyanide
No abstract available.
Authors
D. R. Clark, E. F. Hill, P.F.P. Henry
Point counts from clustered populations: Lessons from an experiment with Hawaiian crows Point counts from clustered populations: Lessons from an experiment with Hawaiian crows
We designed an experiment to identify factors contributing most to error in counts of Hawaiian Crow or Alala (Corvus hawaiiensis) groups that are detected aurally. Seven observers failed to detect calling Alala on 197 of 361 3-min point counts on four transects extending from cages with captive Alala. A detection curve describing the relation between frequency of flock detection and...
Authors
G.D. Hayward, C. B. Kepler, J. M. Scott
Effects of pesticides on songbird productivity in conjunction with pecan cultivation in southern Georgia: A multiple-exposure experimental design Effects of pesticides on songbird productivity in conjunction with pecan cultivation in southern Georgia: A multiple-exposure experimental design
A prototypic experimental design was used to assess sublethal effects of multiple and varied organophosphates and carbamates on reproduction in birds. The design allowed for classification of pesticide exposure according to toxicity of applied compounds and type and frequency of applications. Daily survival rates (DSRs) of nests, eggs, and nestlings were determined for northern...
Authors
K.A. Patnode, Donald H. White
Wolf predation risk associated with white-tailed deer movements Wolf predation risk associated with white-tailed deer movements
The survival of 159 yearling and adult deer (Odocoileus virginianus) was monitored by telemetry during 282 spring and 219 fall individual migrations to winter deeryards in northeastern Minnesota. A disproportionate number of deer were killed by wolves (Canis lupus) during fall migration relative to the short time they spent migrating, but not during spring migration. Predation was also
Authors
M.E. Nelson, L.D. Mech
Poisoning of Canada geese in Texas by parathion sprayed for control of Russian wheat aphid Poisoning of Canada geese in Texas by parathion sprayed for control of Russian wheat aphid
Approximately 200 Canada geese (Branta canadensis) died at a playa lake in the Texas Panhandle shortly after a winter wheat field in the basin adjacent to the lake was treated with parathion to control newly invading Russian wheat aphids (Diuraphis noxia). No evidence of infectious disease was diagnosed during necropsies of geese. Brain ChE activities were depressed up to 77% below...
Authors
Edward L. Flickinger, Gary Juenger, Thomas J. Roffe, Milton R. Smith, Roy J. Irwin
Caleta morphodynamics, Perdido Key, Florida Caleta morphodynamics, Perdido Key, Florida
No abstract available.
Authors
K.A. Jagger, N.P. Psuty, J.R. Allen
Area-occupied survey technique for nesting woodland raptors Area-occupied survey technique for nesting woodland raptors
No abstract available.
Authors
G.C. Iverson, M.R. Fuller
Management of powerline rights-of-way for botanical and wildlife value in metropolitan areas Management of powerline rights-of-way for botanical and wildlife value in metropolitan areas
No abstract available.
Authors
H.H. Obrecht, W. James Fleming, J.H. Parsons