Publications
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Rationale and suggestions for a hemispheric color-marking scheme for shorebirds: A way to avoid chaos Rationale and suggestions for a hemispheric color-marking scheme for shorebirds: A way to avoid chaos
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J.P. Myers, J.E. Maron, E. Ortiz, G. Castro, M.A. Howe, R. I. G. Morrison, B. A. Harrington
Nest site characteristics of three coexisting Accipiter hawks in northeastern Oregon Nest site characteristics of three coexisting Accipiter hawks in northeastern Oregon
Habitat data were evaluated at 34 Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), 31 Cooper's Hawk (A. cooperii), and 15 Sharp-shinned Hawk (A. striatus) nest sites in coniferous forests of northeastern Oregon. Crown volume profiles indicate a strong similarity in vegetative structure at nest sites of cooperii and striatus; both commonly nest in younger successional stands than gentilis. Habitat...
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K.R. Moore, Charles J. Henny
Impacts of forest herbicides on wildlife: Toxicity and habitat alteration Impacts of forest herbicides on wildlife: Toxicity and habitat alteration
This paper begins with a review of both laboratory and field studies on tbe possible direct toxic effects of herbicides on terrestrial vertebrates, primarily birds and mammals. Alteration of the palatability of forage and changes in reproductive success are also discussed. Emphasis is placed on the use of herbicides in forestry; studies dealing with agricultural systems are referenced...
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M.L. Morrison, E. Charles Meslow
Response of American black ducks to dietary uranium: A proposed substitute for lead shot Response of American black ducks to dietary uranium: A proposed substitute for lead shot
Lead (Pb) shot has been associated with mortality in waterfowl (Trainer and Hunt 1965, Anderson 1975, Stout and Cornwell 1976) and other avian species (Benson et al. 1974, Kaiser et al. 1980, Pattee et al. 1981). Bellrose (1959) indicated that between 2 and 3% of waterfowl populations may be lost yearly to lead poisoning. Incidence of lead shot in waterfowl and estimates of mortality...
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Susan D. Haseltine, Louis Sileo
Residues of petroleum hydrocarbons in tissues of sea turtles exposed to the IXTOC I oil spill Residues of petroleum hydrocarbons in tissues of sea turtles exposed to the IXTOC I oil spill
Sea turtles found dead when the Ixtoc I oil spill reached Texas waters were necropsied and tissues were analyzed for residues of petroleum hydrocarbons. Two of the three turtles were in poor flesh, but had no apparent oil-caused lesions. There was evidence of oil in all tissues examined and indications that the exposure had been chronic. Comparisons with results of studies done on birds...
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R.J. Hall, A. A. Belisle, L. Sileo
Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii) Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii)
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M.R. Fuller, J.R. Partelow
The distribution, impact, and potential management of the introduced vine Passiflor mollissima (Passifloraceae) in Hawaii The distribution, impact, and potential management of the introduced vine Passiflor mollissima (Passifloraceae) in Hawaii
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F. R. Warshauer, J.D. Jacobi, A.M. LaRosa, J. M. Scott, C. W. Smith
Eggshell thickness and DDE residue levels in vlulture eggs Eggshell thickness and DDE residue levels in vlulture eggs
Post-DDT (post-1947) eggshell thickness was examined in samples of Turkey Vulture, Black Vulture, and Crested Caracara eggs from several parts of the United States. Highly significant post-DDT decreases in eggshell thickness indices of at least 10 percent were found in Turkey Vulture eggs from California, Florida, and Texas and in Black Vulture eggs from Texas and Florida. Over one-third...
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L.F. Kiff, David B. Peakall, M.L. Morrison, S.R. Wilbur
Stemmadenia donnellsmithii (Rose) Woodson (huevos de caballo; cojones de chancho) Stemmadenia donnellsmithii (Rose) Woodson (huevos de caballo; cojones de chancho)
No abstract available.
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M.S. Foster, R.W. McDiarmid
Seaside sparrow sperm preservation Seaside sparrow sperm preservation
No abstract available.
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G.F. Gee, Thomas J. Sexton
Birds of North America - A Guide to Field Identification Birds of North America - A Guide to Field Identification
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C.S. Robbins, B. Bruun, H.S. Zim
Puerto Rican Plain Pigeon Recovery Plan Puerto Rican Plain Pigeon Recovery Plan
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J. W. Wiley, R. Cotte, W.T. Parker, H. Raffaele, J.L. Vivaldi, N. Snyder