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This is a list of publications written by Patuxent employees since Patuxent opened in 1939.  To search for Patuxent's publications by author or title, please click below to go to the USGS Publication Warehouse.

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Chick rearing Chick rearing

No abstract available.
Authors
M. Wellington, A. Burke, Jane M. Nicolich, K. O’Malley

Introduction Introduction

No abstract available.
Authors
D.E. Wilson, J.D. Nichols, R. Rudran, C. Southwell

Integrating research and management to conserve wildfowl (Anatidae) and wetlands in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, U.S.A Integrating research and management to conserve wildfowl (Anatidae) and wetlands in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, U.S.A

Efforts to conserve winter habitat for wildfowl, Anatidae, in the alluvial valley of the lower Mississippi River, U.S.A., are directed by the Lower Mississippi Valley (LMV) Joint Venture of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NA WMP). The Joint Venture is based on a biological framework developed through cooperative planning by wildfowl researchers and managers. Important...
Authors
K. J. Reinecke, C.R. Loesch

Nesting behavior of the poo-uli Nesting behavior of the poo-uli

We describe two sequential nestings of a pair of Poo-uli (Melamprosops phaeosoma), a Hawaiian honeycreeper nearing extinction. Similarities to nesting of most other honeycreepers included: nest site in ohia lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha Gaud.) canopy; breeding in March through June; monogamous breeding system with the putative male helping build the nest, feeding the putative female...
Authors
C. B. Kepler, T.K. Pratt, A.M. Ecton, A. Engilis, K.M. Fluetsch

A new era for carnivore conservation A new era for carnivore conservation

Restoration has become an important technique in carnivore management. As the public becomes increasingly interested in carnivores, their management may become more contentious. Nevertheless, the value of this charismatic group of animals is high. Although they will have to be controlled where interfering too much with human activities, they should also be nurtured wherever they can live
Authors
L.D. Mech

Evaluation of 3 radio transmitters and collar designs for Amazona Evaluation of 3 radio transmitters and collar designs for Amazona

I evaluated 3 radio transmitter attachments and designs for adult parrots. Two of the transmitters and attachments were similar to those used previously in the study on fledgling and adult parrots. I designed, in collaboration with the manufacturer, a third transmitter and attachment that provided protection of key areas from chewing and eventual destruction of the attachment or...
Authors
J.M. Meyers
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